Opie Percival Read

Up Terrapin River

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Produktbeschreibung

Venture "Up Terrapin River" and discover a charming portrait of rural Arkansas life, penned by the beloved storyteller Opie P. Read. This classic work of Southern fiction transports you to a close-knit community, brimming with colorful characters and everyday adventures. Read's keen eye for detail and gentle humor capture the essence of small-town existence, painting a vivid picture of a bygone era. Experience the warmth and wit of a story rooted in the heart of the American South. "Up Terrapin River" offers a timeless glimpse into the joys and challenges of rural life, celebrated for its literary merit and enduring appeal. A delightful journey awaits within these pages, perfect for those who appreciate authentic voices and humorous portrayals of community. A meticulously prepared print republication of this beloved classic. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 163g
• ISBN-13: 9781023427180
• ISBN-10: 1023427184
• Artikelnr.: 74009015

Autorenporträt

Opie Percival Read was born on December 22, 1852, in Nashville, Tennessee, to parents Guilford Dudley Read and Elizabeth Wallace Read. He became a prominent American journalist, novelist, and humorist known for his wit and vivid use of Southern dialect. His early career was rooted in newspaper work, editing publications such as the Statesville Argus and the Louisville Courier-Journal. In 1882, he launched his own humor magazine, the Arkansas Traveler, which he continued even after stepping away from traditional journalism in 1887. That same year, he relocated to Chicago, where he spent the remainder of his life and produced the majority of his literary output. Over the next two decades, he authored 54 books, including 31 novels, 18 short story collections, and 5 nonfiction titles. His fiction often drew on his Southern background and highlighted both rural and urban American life. Read is also credited with introducing the phrase there's a sucker born every minute into print in his 1898 novel A Yankee from the West, although the expression predates him in oral tradition. He died in Chicago, Illinois, on November 2, 1939, leaving behind a legacy marked by humor, regional storytelling, and a prolific writing career.