DOSSIE BELL IS DEAD

by Jack Boone ‧ RELEASE DATE: March 16, 1939

This suggests Jesse Stuart's blend of realism and lyricism, with a colorful reproduction of crude vernacular in a story of the West Tennessee hill country. The author was born there and lived among the inbred, half primitive, superstitious people of whom he writes. The plot is the least part, as side by side runs the story of the night vigil following the death of Dossie Bell and the theme of primitive lust in the story of Birdie, half wild, wholly promiscuous. The focus is not on plot but on the way of life of these hill folk. A perceptive, fine-drawn piece of writing.

Pub Date: March 16, 1939

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Stokes

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: March 1, 1939

Categories: FICTION