The Florida Reader: Visions of Paradise

by Jack C. Lane (Editor), Maurice J. O'Sullivan (Editor)

-- Anthology of writings about Florida -- a historical and literary introduction to our state's rich and diverse culture
-- From early Spanish myths and Seminole and African-American folktales to the latest descriptions of modern Miami
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson, John James Audubon, Zora Neale Hurston, Zane Grey, Wallace Stevens, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, Jose Yglesias, and Harry Crews

Genres: Fiction

270 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1991

About the author

A veteran of the Korean War, Jack Lane earned his B.A. from Oglethorpe University, an M.A. from Emory University, and his doctorate from the University of Georgia. He taught at Rollins College from 1963 until his retirement in 1999.

Reviews

[Ryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent! A very fun look at primary sources from the days of Old Florida.

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

My friend sent me this book after she read it for a class at Rollins College. I really enjoyed it. The only period covered by the book I didn't really get into was the Victorian era. I used to be obsessed with the Victorian era, until I learned how ridiculous it was.