Using an interdisciplinary approach to examine economic, sociological, and political factors in william Faulkner's writing, Taylor Hagood applies postcolonial theory, cultural materialism, and the work of the New Southernists to analyse how these themes intersect to encode narratives of imperialism and anti-imperialism.
Focusing on Theodore Pratt's life and career, this biography offers insights for Florida enthusiasts, educators, and literary scholars interested in southern and Florida literature, as well as mid-20th-century American film. The narrative is crafted in accessible prose, evoking a sense of nostalgia for vintage Florida, making it appealing to general readers and aspiring young writers alike.
The artist’s impact on country music and how his death changed the genre A beloved member of the country music community, David “Stringbean” Akeman found nationwide fame as a cast member of Hee Haw . The 1973 murder of Stringbean and his wife forever changed Nashville’s sense of itself. Millions of others mourned not only the slain couple but the passing of the way of life that country music had long represented. Taylor Hagood merges the story of Stringbean’s life with an account of murder and courtroom drama. Mentored by Uncle Dave Macon and Bill Monroe, Stringbean was a bridge to country’s early days. His instrumental savvy and old-time singing style drew upon a deep love for traditional country music that, along with his humor and humanity, won him the reverence of younger artists and made his violent death all the more shocking. Hagood delves into the unexpected questions and uneasy resolutions raised by the atmosphere of retribution surrounding the murder trial and recounts the redemption story that followed decades later.