Richard Marius and cultural orphanhood
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In his writings on Bourbonville, Richard Marius presents an imaginative record of the wrenching cultural and philosophical changes that accompanied America's transition from rural to urban existence. It is believed to have demoted many people living through this period of change to the position of cultural orphanhood.
Publication Name: Southern Quarterly
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0038-4496
Year: 2003
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An interview with Richard Marius
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Richard Marius talks about the characters from his books, 'After the War' and 'Bound for the Promised Land'. His work is said to have a conflict between design and the philosophy that life has no design.
Publication Name: Southern Quarterly
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0038-4496
Year: 2003
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Late-night rambles with Richard Marius: an interview
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Author Richard Marius felt the American West represented freedom and the desire to discover a perfect community. He also believed modern humans continue to be fascinated with public ritual violence.
Publication Name: Southern Quarterly
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0038-4496
Year: 2000
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