{"product_id":"wright-morris-territory-a-treasury-of-work-9780803236585","title":"Wright Morris Territory: A Treasury of Work","description":"Best known for his novels, including the National Book Award winners \u003ci\u003eThe Field of Vision\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePlains Song\u003c\/i\u003e, Nebraska-born author Wright Morris has long been regarded as one of America's most gifted writers. This volume, culling work from the photo-text books, criticism, and numerous short stories frequently overlooked among his oeuvre, reflects the true breadth of this quintessentially American artist's talents. As such, it offers a fascinating overview of Morris's inspiring accomplishments in multiple genres. \u003cbr\u003eWhile embracing the prose for which Morris is justly famous, this treasury of work also highlights his photography and other literary genres, including hard-to-find stories first published in magazines, some of which were early drafts of future novels. \u003cbr\u003eEdited by Morris's long-time friend David Madden, this one-of-a-kind collection captures a man of multifarious genius. Replete with interviews, photography, a biographical sketch, suggestions for further reading, and Morris's inimitable writing, this compendium is an indispensable resource for those who wish to understand and appreciate the brilliance and virtuosity of one of America's true talents.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWright Morris (1910-98) was a photographer, essayist, literary critic, and author of thirty-three books including \u003ci\u003eThe Field of Vision\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Home Place\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePlains Song: For Female Voices\u003c\/i\u003e, all available in Bison Books editions. David Madden is the Robert Penn Warren Professor of Creative Writing emeritus at Louisiana State University and the author of fifty books, eleven of which are novels. Alicia Christensen is Bison Books editor at the University of Nebraska Press. Joseph J. Wydeven is professor emeritus of English and humanities at Bellevue University and the author of \u003ci\u003eWright Morris Revisited\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Bison Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50413082607890,"sku":"9780803236585","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_fa093d5b-62ab-4990-8aa1-050b47bd78a4.jpg?v=1729345143","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/wright-morris-territory-a-treasury-of-work-9780803236585","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}