Quote by Walker Percy, Interview, 1989

I don't like to be described as a Southern writer. The danger is, if you're described as a Southern writer, you might be thought of as someone who writes about a picturesque local scene like Uncle Tom's Cabin, Gone With the Wind, something like that.

I don't like to be described as a Southern writer. The dange

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In this quote, the author expresses their discomfort with being labeled as a Southern writer. They fear that such a description may pigeonhole them as someone who only writes about nostalgic and stereotypical Southern settings depicted in famous works like Uncle Tom's Cabin or Gone With the Wind. By rejecting this label, the author wishes to convey their desire to be recognized for their unique writing style and content, beyond regional or cultural boundaries.

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By Walker Percy, Interview, 1989

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