Corra Harris and the Divided Mind of the New South [electronic resource] /
Oglesby, Catherine.
Gainesville : University Press of Florida,
c2008.
Corra Harris (1869-1935) was one of the most widely published and nationally popular women writers in the US. This book depicts the complexities of Harris' era, her life and personality, and demonstrates the ways in which her work and life both differed from and were the same as other southern women writers.
Corra Harris (1869-1935) was one of the most widely published and nationally popular women writers in the US. This book depicts the complexities of Harris' era, her life and personality, and demonstrates the ways in which her work and life both differed from and were the same as other southern women writers.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [227]-246) and index.
Introduction: The "contradictory" legacy of Corra Harris -- Family and tragedy in the development of Corra Harris -- The influence of Paul Elmer More -- "A woman takes a look at politics" -- The woman of yesterday versus the new woman -- Widows as the only "free moral agents" -- "A woman who writes is born to trouble" -- From Circuit rider's wife to spiritual pundit.
Description based on print version record.
Harris, Corra, 1869-1935.
Progressivism (United States politics)
Literature and society
American literature