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James Lane Allen Novelist

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Dec 21, 1849
  • Died: Feb 18, 1925

James Lane Allen was an American novelist and short story writer whose work, including the novel A Kentucky Cardinal, often depicted the culture and dialects of his native Kentucky. His work is characteristic of the late-19th century local color era, when writers sought to capture the vernacular in their fiction. Allen has been described as "Kentucky's first important novelist."

He who has conquered doubt and fear has conquered failure. failure & fear

You cannot travel within and stand still without. travel

Thanksgiving November 28, 2024

The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 more views from William Blake

32 more views from William Blake

Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 thoughts from Franz Grillparzer

6 thoughts from Franz Grillparzer

For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 views from Storm Jameson

2 views from Storm Jameson

To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 quotes from Victor Hugo

73 quotes from Victor Hugo