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William Alexander Percy: The Curious Life Of A Mississippi Planter And Sexual Freethinker,Used
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In this evocative biography, Benjamin E. Wise presents the singular life of William Alexander Percy (18851942), a queer plantation owner, poet, and memoirist from Mississippi. Though Percy is best known as a conservative apologist of the southern racial order, in this telling Wise creates a complex and surprising portrait of a cultural relativist, sexual liberationist, and white supremacist.We follow Percy as he travels from Mississippi around the globe and, always, back again to the Delta. Wise's exploration brings depth and new meaning to Percy's already compelling life storyhis prominent family's troubled history, his elite education and subsequent soldiering in World War I, his civic leadership during the Mississippi River flood of 1927, his mentoring of writers Walker Percy and Shelby Foote, and the writing and publication of his classic autobiography, Lanterns on the Levee. This biography sets Percy's life and search for meaning in the context of his history in the Deep South and his experiences in the gay male world of the early twentieth century. In Wise's hands, these seemingly disparate worlds become one.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the biography 'William Alexander Percy: The Curious Life of a Mississippi Planter and Sexual Freethinker'? A: The biography focuses on the life of William Alexander Percy, a queer plantation owner and poet from Mississippi, exploring his complex identity as a cultural relativist, sexual liberationist, and white supremacist.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Benjamin E. Wise.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 368 pages.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: When was this biography published? A: The biography was published on March 12, 2012.
- Q: What key themes are explored in the book? A: Key themes include Percy's life as a plantation owner, his experiences during World War I, his role in the Mississippi River flood of 1927, and his influence on other writers like Walker Percy and Shelby Foote.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in LGBTQ+ history? A: Yes, the book provides insights into the gay male world of the early twentieth century, making it suitable for readers interested in LGBTQ+ history.
- Q: What makes William Alexander Percy a notable figure? A: William Alexander Percy is notable for his contributions as a poet, memoirist, and his complex views on race and sexuality, alongside his role in Southern literary circles.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This book is a first edition.
- Q: Can this biography provide insights into Southern history? A: Yes, the biography places Percy's life in the context of Southern history, detailing his family's troubled past and his experiences in the Deep South.