Kentucky Mountain Fantasies

"Kentucky Mountain Fantasies" is a captivating collection of three short plays by Percy MacKaye that delve into the rich cultural tapestry and folklore of the Appalachian mountains. These dramas reflect MacKaye's deep fascination with the oral traditions, distinct dialects, and spirited independence of the Kentucky mountain people. The plays-"Napoleon Crossing the Rockies," "The Funeralizing of Fern City," and "Timber"-offer a poignant and often humorous look at a way of life that was facing the pressures of modernization and industrial change.Through vivid characterizations and authentic rhythmic dialogue, MacKaye captures the essence of mountain life, blending realism with a touch of the lyrical. This collection stands as a significant contribution to American regionalist literature and folk drama, preserving the unique voices and social customs of a specific era in Southern history. Readers and scholars interested in the intersection of theater, folklore, and rural American identity will find "Kentucky Mountain Fantasies" an evocative and invaluable record of Appalachian heritage. The work remains a testament to the power of folk-inspired storytelling and its ability to bridge the gap between local tradition and universal human experiences.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pages: 184, Hardcover, Tradd Street Press