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Kentucky Mountain Fantasies
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025762487
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 184
Weight: 0.96
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Kentucky Mountain Fantasies is a captivating collection of three short plays by Percy MacKaye that delve into the rich cultural tapestry and folklore of the Appalachian mountains. These dramas reflect MacKaye's deep fascination with the oral traditions, distinct dialects, and spirited independence of the Kentucky mountain people. The plays-Napoleon Crossing the Rockies, The Funeralizing of Fern City, and Timber-offer a poignant and often humorous look at a way of life that was facing the pressures of modernization and industrial change.
Through vivid characterizations and authentic rhythmic dialogue, MacKaye captures the essence of mountain life, blending realism with a touch of the lyrical. This collection stands as a significant contribution to American regionalist literature and folk drama, preserving the unique voices and social customs of a specific era in Southern history. Readers and scholars interested in the intersection of theater, folklore, and rural American identity will find Kentucky Mountain Fantasies an evocative and invaluable record of Appalachian heritage. The work remains a testament to the power of folk-inspired storytelling and its ability to bridge the gap between local tradition and universal human experiences.
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