This book is an overview of the many writers in the 20th century who were inspired by living in or spending long periods in New Orleans. It includes famous as w

A “lovely collection” of essays by the NPR commentator about his beloved adopted city, both before and after Hurricane Katrina (Publishers Weekly). NPR comm

The literary tradition of New Orleans spans centuries and touches every genre; its living heritage winds through storied neighborhoods and is celebrated at nume

A selection of writings from the author who created America's notion of New Orleans as an exotic and mysterious place

In 1925 William Faulkner began his professional writing career in earnest while living in the French Quarter of New Orleans. He had published a volume of poetry