Interview with Erik Reece, April 14, 2017

Project: Kentucky Writers: Kentucky Writers On The Land Oral History Project

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Reece begins the interview by describing his move to the country, and the reasons behind this change of scenery. Reece also discusses the role of nature in the work of Kentucky writers, as well as how where a writer is from can impact the way he or she writes. Subsequently, Reece talks about the original Agrarian writers movement as well as the current revival of the movement. Next, urban and rural literature are explored. Additionally, the interviewee examines his own writing community and talks about his advocacy work in environmental issues. To conclude the interview, Reece highlights some of the most pressing environmental issues for the future.

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2017oh362_kw143

Interviewee Name

Erik Reece

Interviewer Name

Arwen Donahue

Interview Date

2017-04-14

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Reece, Erik Interview by Arwen Donahue. 14 Apr. 2017. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.

Reece, E. (2017, April 14). Interview by A. Donahue. Kentucky Writers: Kentucky Writers On The Land Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.

Reece, Erik, interview by Arwen Donahue. April 14, 2017, Kentucky Writers: Kentucky Writers On The Land Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.





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