Blackland Prairie

Blackland Prairie contains a scholarly preface, “Cross Timbers,” that discusses the emerging role of place as a narrative agent in contemporary fiction. The preface is followed by six original short stories. “Parts” depicts the growth of a boy's power over his family. “A Movie House to Make Us All Rich” involves the sacrifice of familial values by the son of Italian immigrants in the early 20th century. “The Place on Chenango Street” is about a man who views his world in monetary terms. “The Nine Ideas For A Happier Whole” explores the self-help industry and personal guru age. “All The Stupid Things I Said” is about a long-separated couple meeting for very different reasons. “Flooded Timber” concerns a couple who discover hidden reasons for their relationship's longevity.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of North Texas

Year dc:date

2002

Author dc:creator

• Magliocco, Amos

Contributors dc:contributor

• Rodman, Barbara
• Marks, Corey
• Mayumba, Walton

• Setting (Literature)
• short stories
• fiction
• rural
• Italian-American

Statement dc:rights

• Public
• Copyright
• Magliocco, Amos
• Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

Language dc:language

English

Identifier

oclc: 54851812
https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3084/
ark: ark:/67531/metadc3084

OAI identifier oai:identifier

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