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Mary Chesnut's Civil War epic / Julia A. Stern.

Author/creator Stern, Julia A.
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoChicago : University of Chicago Press, 2010.
Descriptionxv, 330 pages ; 24 cm
Subject(s)
Chesnut, Mary Boykin, 1823-1886. Diary from Dixie
Women--Southern States --Diaries --History and criticism.
United States--History --Civil War, 1861-1865 --Personal narratives, Confederate --History and criticism.
Southern States--Biography --History and criticism.
Confederate States of America--History --Sources.
Contents Walls: epic in miniature -- Seeds: fertility, flowers, and fratricide -- Seeds: fruits and famine -- Words: reading and writing -- Smells: the stench of slavery and sentiment -- Masks: theatricals in black -- Masks: theatricals in white -- Revolt: family troubles in the house divided -- Revolt: more family troubles in the house divided -- Recognition: looking defeat in the face.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2009022151
ISBN9780226773285 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0226773280 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9780226773315 (pbk.)
ISBN0226773310 (pbk.)

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Joyner General Stacks E487 .C5237 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold
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