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Abstract
More than any other individual, Paul Engle was the spirited force behind the creative writing workshops now so abundant in America. His indomitable nature, enthusiasm, and great persuasive powers, coupled with his distinguished reputation as a poet, loomed large behind the founding of the influential Iowa Writers' Workshop more than half a century ago.
Through all his travels, accomplishments, and experiences in his long career, Engle remained tied to the American heartland. A Lucky American Childhood is his warm and engaging account of his childhood in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where his grit and character originated.
A Lucky American Childhood will appeal to people with memories of the small-town America that Paul Engle describes with such affectionate realism and to all those interested in the roots of this renowned man of letters.
Series Editor
Stone, Albert E.
Publication Date
1996
Publisher
University of Iowa Press
City
Iowa City
Total Pages
192
ISBN of Print Version
9780877455400
Keywords
Biography, Childhood and youth, Social life and customs, Poets, American
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Copyright © 1996 by the University of Iowa Press. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, without permission in writing from the publisher.
Recommended Citation
Engle, Paul. A Lucky American Childhood. Iowa City: University of Iowa Press, 1996.
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