Project Gutenberg 1995-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 449 Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank) 1888 1964 Dobie, James Frank Dobie, Frank Guide to Life and Literature of the Southwest, with a Few Observations Produced by Charles Keller, and David Widger "Guide to Life and Literature of the Southwest" by J. Frank Dobie is a comprehensive literary critique and cultural examination, published in the mid-20th century. This work serves as both a guide to the literature recalling the unique experiences and environments of the Southwest and a reflection on the region’s social history and diverse cultural influences. Dobie's writing emphasizes the necessity of understanding one's own cultural landscape while also advocating for broader literary appreciation beyond provincial confines. The opening of the book introduces readers to Dobie's personal reflections and teaching experiences regarding the "Life and Literature of the Southwest." He discusses the evolution of his thoughts since the initial publication of his guide a decade prior, suggesting that literature from the Southwest can often lack the depth of universal appeal. He critiques both the literary landscape and the tendency of readers to stick to subjects that echo their immediate surroundings, advocating instead for a broader, intellectual engagement with literature that transcends regional experiences. Through personal anecdotes and philosophical insights, Dobie establishes a framework for appreciating both the local culture and the broader human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Southwest, New -- Bibliography Z Text Category: Literature - Other Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: History - Other 419076 2025-07-01T04:57:56.574130 text/html 414295 2013-01-31T15:57:10 text/html; charset=us-ascii 149022 2013-01-31T15:57:10 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 250126 2025-07-01T04:58:05.290106 application/epub+zip 257482 2025-07-01T04:58:00.176136 application/epub+zip 219812 2025-07-01T04:57:58.880104 application/epub+zip 568962 2025-07-01T04:58:09.201043 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 525386 2025-07-01T04:58:04.431076 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 480692 2022-09-01T05:19:13.233857 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 357553 2025-07-01T04:57:55.690162 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 357330 2009-11-10T13:10:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 143387 2009-11-10T13:12:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18679 2025-07-01T04:58:09.328029 application/rdf+xml 24592 2025-07-01T04:57:59.393128 image/jpeg 4384 2025-07-01T04:57:59.135096 image/jpeg 243906 2025-07-01T04:57:56.603186 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia