stories Smith, R. T. creator author. text short stories. Fiction. Short stories. Short stories. Nouvelles. Fiction. txu 2012 monographic eng

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272 pages ; 23 cm In this collection of short stories, Smith conveys his attention to the natural world, his ear for mountain dialect and wit (both a century ago and today), his love of horses and his conviction that, even if violence is inevitable, it must be treated with dignity, that even those who resort to force on behalf of their community must bear the responsibility and carry the scars. Although these Appalachian stories are, in genre terms, akin to mysteries, it is the greater Mystery that Smith's characters pursue as they lead the reader through the shadows in search of the light--Cf. page 4 of cover. Thaddeus: Wretch like me -- Blaine: Ina Grove ;. Maggard ; Rose-handled pistol ; Widow -- And: Thurston ; Cooper's ; Like a hawk's interest in wind. R.T. Smith. n-usu-- Civilization Southern States Civilization Fiction Southern States PS3569.M537914 S54 2012 854430628 2022513077 KUSN 230314 20251029123309.0 23019168 eng