One of Bragg's favorite writers is the late Eudora Welty who was also a Pulitzer Prize winner for her novel "The Optimist's Daughter." ... Bragg's storytelling, especially as it relates to his books, suggests that he indeed chooses subjects he must write about - his experiences and his people. Most of Bragg's magazine articles are light and humorous; however, his books, though sometimes interjected with homespun humor, are anything but light. ... One of his most poignant books is called The Most They Ever Had. ... (web) Voice In all of his books, Bragg's voice is co...

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• Grade Level: High School

In addition to personal writing, we will read a novel written largely in dialect and discuss the importance of understanding both formal and informal varieties of language. ... These books are used for BOTH English 1101 and 1102 Fall 2013-Summer 2014 so please do not sell back your book at the end of English 1101. ...

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• Grade Level: High School