Offering a lyrical topography of the southern--and of the American--spirit, this collection of poetry demonstrates that there is no place, however small or remote or obscure, that cannot call forth a resonant outcry of the heart.

This collection presents some of the best fiction published in the Virginia Quarterly Review- or anywhere- during the past twenty-five years. The stories, written by well-established names as well as recent discoveries, are national, even international, in setting and appeal.Together this collection represents the rich and varied modes of contemporary fiction and celebrates a quarter century of distinguished short fiction published by the Virginia Quarterly Review.

Young's novel of war coming to the Natchez region of Mississippi has long been considered one of the best of Civil War novels. If you would understand what was best in the Old South, its attitude toward life, you will find them here, glowing with that same vitality which was theirs in life.-New York Times. Southern Classics Series.

This collection of essays by novelist and poet, George Garrett presents his meditations on the art and craft of writing. Garrett is the author of 32 books and among his many honours are the Rome Prize of the American Academy of Arts and Letters.

(Applause Books). The Film Scripts Series is a new printing of some of the greatest screenplays ever written. Each of the four volumes in the series edited by George P. Garrett, O. B. Hardison, Jr., and Jane R. Gelfman contains three classic shooting scripts written by some of the finest writers to ever work in Hollywood. Every volume also features a highly informative introduction, a glossary of technical terms, an extensive bibliography, and the credits for each film. These enduring screenplays will be of great interest to the general film buff, the aspiring screenwriter, and the...