Western Reserve Studies Symposium
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
1-1-2000
Abstract
Cheryl Torsney discusses regionalism and local color writing in 19th century American literature. The author highlights Constance Fenimore Woolson as an exemplar of both styles, going on to discuss Woolson’s use of wit and humor in her works that also addressed issues of race and nationality. Conference paper; originally published in Wesetern Reserve Studies Symposium (15th: 2000: Cleveland, Ohio).
Keywords
Woolson, Constance Fenimore, 1840-1894--Criticism and interpretation, Women in literature, American literature--19th century--History and criticism
Publication Title
Western Reserve Studies Symposium
Volume
15
Rights
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Recommended Citation
Torsney, Cheryl B., "I am an American...': Whenever I open a book and see 'Hoot, mon,' I always close it immediately': Constance Fenimore Woolson and Regional Humor" (2000). Western Reserve Studies Symposium. 107.
https://commons.case.edu/wrs-symposium/107