John Crowe Ransom: A Descriptive Bibliography

by Craig S. Abbott

John Crowe Ransom had a long, varied career in he was the central figure of the fugitive movement; a founder of New Criticism; a professor at Vanderbilt University and Kenyon College; and the editor of the Kenyon Review. Financed by a grant from the Bibliographical Society of America, Abbott visited archives at Vanderbilt, Kenyon, and the University of Texas for a first-hand look at original documents, manuscripts, and first editions of Ransom's work. The result is the first descriptive bibliography of Ransom's output, including books, contributions to books and periodicals, and recordings. Abbott includes complete bibliographic information for each entry, as well as an extensive physical description. He also includes the history of each work from conception to publication, making the book interesting to read as well as an important research tool.

440 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1999