The New Georgia Encyclopedia Companion to Georgia Literature

The New Georgia Encyclopedia Companion to Georgia Literature, is the first of the New Georgia Encyclopedia to be presented in print. The volume contains biographical discussions and analysis on Georgia's writers from ninteenth century to the present. It also explores authors' works, their contributions to Georgia 's history and culture, and their connections to our regional and national story.

The Companion covers the state's important books like Jean Toomer's Cane, Margaret Mitchell's Gone With the Wind and Lillian Smith's Strange Fruit. Georgia's literary journals, literary prizes and some of Georgia's literary organizations are also covered in the volume.

This book is edited by Dr. Hugh Ruppersburg and Dr. John Inscoe. Dr. Ruppersburg is Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences at the University of Georgia. He is also editor and author of many books on Georgia literature. Dr. Inscoe is a Professor of History at the University of Georgia and is also editor of the New Georgia Encyclopedia.

For more information about this publication click here. To purchase a copy of this book visit your local bookstore or call 800-UGA-BOOK.

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