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Literary Culture in the 19th CenturyEntry/Object ID
RG134-01-05Description
In the mid-19th century, Greenville, South Carolina experienced a brief but vibrant literary awakening. Schools, libraries, bookstores, newspapers, and clubs fostered a culture of reading, writing, and debate, despite the town's small size. Figures like B.F. Perry led the intellectual charge, while poets such as Laura Gwin and Lardoner Gibbon contributed verse reflecting romanticism, regional pride, and post-war resilience. Literary societies, including the Greenville Literary Club, offered platforms for lectures and discussion. Furman University and its seminary elevated the town’s intellectual climate, but their eventual departure marked the decline of Greenville’s golden literary era, which faded by the late 19th century.Collection
Proceedings and PapersCopyright
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Greenville Country Historical SocietyCopyright Details
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