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  • Bibliography:
    6 Books
  • First Book:
    December 1980
  • Latest Book:
    July 2004
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Book List in Order: 6 titles




  • Focusing largely on the works of nineteenth-century authors including Twain, Poe, Kate Chopin, and George Washington Cable, this collection reveals the contribution of Southern writers to American literature...



  • Forkner and Samway have selected from the most original and lasting works of nineteenth-century Southern writing (1820-1920) to reflect the full range of the Southern experience. The thorough introduction illuminates the individual pieces, providing ...



  • When we think of the Old South and its literature, we think of romance--of moonlight and magnolias and courtly cavaliers dueling and battling for fair and fiery maidens fluttering from the balconies of their mansions. In his introduction, editor Ben ...



  • Focusing largely on the works of nineteenth-century authors including Twain, Poe, Kate Chopin, and George Washington Cable, this collection reveals the contribution of Southern writers to American literature...



  • "An illuminating, and at the same time, thoroughly entertaining compilation, Louisiana Stories is enhanced by an introductory essay that is a contribution not only to the literary history of the state but also of the South." Lewis P. Simpson, former ...




Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Ben Forkner has published 6 books.

Ben Forkner does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Louisiana Stories, was published in July 2004.

The first book by Ben Forkner, Modern Irish Short Stories, was published in December 1980.

No. Ben Forkner does not write books in series.