Parker, Idella; with Bub & Liz Crussell

Idella Parker: From Reddick to Cross Creek [Southern Culture, Rural Life, Literary History]

Gainesville, Florida: University Press of Florida, 1999. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket.

The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean; Minimal shelf handling wear with a slightly sun-faded spine. 8.75 inches tall; 313 pages with notes, bibliography and illustrated.

The biography chronicles Idella Parker's journey from Reddick to Cross Creek, offering a window into the often-overlooked history of African American women in the rural South during the early 20th century. It highlights her resilience and contributions to her community and the literary world, focusing on her role as an influential figure in North Central Florida’s cultural landscape.

Parker's relationships with notable figures like Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings are explored, emphasizing themes of race, identity, and the power of storytelling in preserving cultural heritage. Through meticulous research and firsthand accounts, Powell honors Parker’s life while contextualizing her within the social and historical dynamics of her time. This biography celebrates Parker's role as a cultural ambassador, shedding light on marginalized voices in Southern history. [Adapted from Reviews]

Subjects: Southern Culture, Rural Life, Literary History, Biography, Regional Literature, Women's Studies.

Item #20482
ISBN: 0813017068

Price: $15.00