An edition of The Kingfish in fiction (2004)
The Kingfish in fiction
Huey P. Long and the modern American novel
By Keith Ronald Perry
Publish Date
2004
Publisher
Louisiana State University Press
Language
eng
Pages
243
Description:
"The controversial, almost mythic Louisiana politician Huey P. Long inspired not just one but six American novels, published between 1934 and 1946. And he continues to resonate in American cultural memory, appearing in a 1995 work of historical fiction. The Kingfish in Fiction offers the first study of all six "Hueys-who-aren't-Hueys" as they strut and bluster their way across the literary page, each character with his own particular story, each towing a different authorial agenda."--BOOK JACKET.
subjects: American Political fiction, American fiction, History, History and criticism, In literature, Political corruption in literature, Politicians in literature, Politics and literature, Long, huey pierce, 1893-1935, Political fiction, history and criticism, American fiction, history and criticism, 20th century
People: Huey Pierce Long (1893-1935)
Places: Southern States, United States
Times: 20th century