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James Still (July 16, 1906 – April 28, 2001) was an American poet, novelist and folklorist. He lived most of his life in a log house along the Dead Mare Branch of Little Carr Creek, Knott County, Kentucky. He was best known for the novel River of Earth, which depicted the struggles of coal mining in eastern Kentucky.
Oct 25, 2003 · A remarkable story teller, James Still could make us laugh, cry, cheer, or simply stop awe-struck. He is remembered for his personal appearances, his tales and short stories, his children’s books and notebooks, his radio spots on NPR, and for River of Earth.
James Still. 1906-2001. "Heritage". I shall not leave these prisoning hills. Though they topple their barren heads to level earth. And the forests slide uprooted out of the sky. Though the waters of Troublesome, of Trace Fork, Of Sand Lick rise in a single body to glean the valleys,
Apr 28, 2001 · James Still (July 16, 1906 – April 28, 2001) was an Appalachian poet, novelist and folklorist. He lived most of his life in a log house along the Dead Mare Branch of Little Carr Creek, Knott County, Kentucky.
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The Best Poem Of James Still. Answer. This is the answer to all centuries. That spawn new life and grind it into dust. This is the solved equation of the heart. Bound in arrogance between fettering rust. And pure white rage of Spring's late snow. When sap is high, when tender buds first start.
Feb 8, 2016 · River of Earth is an elegy of sorts, a hymn to and a lamentation for a disappearing way of life. But it is also an opening, a gateway to the many riches of Appalachian literature it ushered in. James Still led to Lee Smith, who led to Silas House and Lou Crabtree, among so many others.
James Still 1906-2001: Dance on Pushback: Farm: Heritage: Now Has Day Come: Rain on the Cumberlands: Uncle Ambrose
