Voices from Louisiana: Profiles of Contemporary Writers

Synopsis

Foreword / By Mary Ann Wilson -- Preface -- Fallen Beings In An Imperfect World: The Fiction Of James Lee Burke -- The Fictive World Of Ernest Gaines -- Darrell Bourque: Poet And Poetry Advocate -- Tim Gautreaux: Where Humor Meets Heartbreak, Always Around Machinery -- Shirley Ann Grau: Maker Of Myths -- Greg Guirard: A Life On Bayou Amy -- William Joyce: Guardian Of Childhood -- Julie Kane: Formalist, Confessional Poet, And Playful Stylist -- Tom Piazza: A Serious Writer And More -- Martha Serpas' Balancing Act -- James Wilcox's Tula Springs: Serious Comedy -- The Newcomers. Ann Brewster Dobie. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.