Breece D'J Pancake

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Breece D'J Pancake Criticism

The literary contributions of Breece D'J Pancake, though limited by his tragically short life, have nonetheless left an indelible mark on American literature. Emerging from the Appalachian region, Pancake's work captures the essence of the area's life, teeming with its despair and stark beauty, as illustrated in A Lost Generation: The Appalachia of Breece D'J Pancake. His narratives are deeply rooted in West Virginia's cultural and physical landscapes, vividly portraying harsh and often bleak environments. His characters' struggles and despair mirror the existential plights of their settings, reflecting a unique sense of place that aligns him with the tradition of Southern literature, a connection discussed by Greg Bottoms.

Contents

  • Principal Works
  • Pancake, Breece D'J (Contemporary Literary Criticism)
    • Foreword
    • Afterword
    • From England to Brooklyn to West Virginia: 'The Stories of Breece D'J Pancake'
    • Tales from the West Virginia Hills and Hollows
    • K-Marts and Failing Farms
    • Violent Places
    • The Aura of Suicide
    • The Stories of Breece D'J Pancake
    • Bare Gaping Wounds
    • The Stories of Breece D'J Pancake
  • Pancake, Breece D'J (Short Story Criticism)
  • Further Reading