Interview with Erik Reece, February 4, 2010

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

Interview Summary

In this interview, Erik Reece discusses his development and influences as a writer and of his works. The topics discussed in the interview are those addressed in Reece's works, including environmental issues, ethics, and religion. Agrarianism in Kentucky literature is also discussed.

Interview Accession

2010oh007_kw112

Interviewee Name

Erik Reece

Interviewer Name

Arwen Donahue

Interview Date

2010-02-04

Interview Keyword

Bob Hazel Bobbie Ann Mason Ghostic gospels Guy Davenport Harriette Simpson Arnow James Still Jim Wayne Miller Wendell Berry Democracy--United States Education Teaching Religion Mountaintop removal mining--Appalachian region Coal mines and mining--Environmental aspects

Interview LC Subject

Appalachian Region--Social conditions Place attachment Rural conditions Country life Berry, Wendell, 1934- Authors. Writing Environmentalism

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Reece, Erik Interview by Arwen Donahue. 04 Feb. 2010. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.

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