Participation Type
Panel
Session Title
Reassessing James Still: Stories from the Appalachian Past for the Appalachian Future
Session Abstract or Summary
James Still was influential in Appalachian Studies circles during his lifetime, and he left a legacy of acclaimed literature set in Appalachia and overtly exploring Appalachian themes in a literary approximation of Appalachian speech. In this panel, three people who knew and worked with James Still will reassess his life, his work, and his influence.
and who to talk about the relevance of his life, you the relevance of his work and publications, and Silas about working with him. Something like that as a general theme would tie it together.
Presentation #1 Title
Reassessing James Still's Life
Presentation #1 Abstract or Summary
Carol Boggess, author of the authorized biography of James Still, will reassess Still's life from a twenty-first century perspective.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #1
Carol Boggess is Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs at Mars Hill University
Presentation #2 Title
Reassessing James Still's Work
Presentation #2 Abstract or Summary
Ted Olson, editor of two collections of James Still's literary work and editor of two collections of scholarly writings about Still's work, will reassess Still's work from a twenty-first century perspective.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #2
Ted Olson teaches in the Department of Appalachian Studies and the Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Country Music Studies Program at East Tennessee State University.
Presentation #3 Title
Reassessing James Still's Influence
Presentation #3 Abstract or Summary
Silas House, editor of James Still's posthumously published novel Chinaberry, will reassess Still's influence from a twenty-first century perspective.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #3
Silas House teaches at Berea College and is the author of several acclaimed works.
Conference Subthemes
Education
Reassessing James Still's Life
Carol Boggess, author of the authorized biography of James Still, will reassess Still's life from a twenty-first century perspective.
