The 19th state’s rich literary heritage at the turn of the century is highlighted in the Indiana Historical Society exhibition, The Golden Age: Indiana Literature, 1880-1920, opening February 25 and running through April 1, at the Frankfort Library.
Drawn from collections at the IHS, Indiana State Library and IndianaUniversity’s Lilly Library, the exhibition explores what came to be known as the “Golden Age of Indiana Literature,” a time period in which Hoosier authors achieved both national prominence and popular acclaim. The exhibition examines some of the many writers who contribute to the state’s literary golden age, but concentrates on the lives and careers of four individuals who loomed large during this period: George Ade, Meredith Nicholson, Booth Tarkington and James Whitcomb Riley.
Clinton County Readsis hosting two well-known Indianaauthors. On March 9 at 6:30pmat the Frankfort Library Indiana’s best-selling author, James Thom, will discuss his historical novel Follow the River. Internationally known children’s writer, Keiko Kasza, will visit the Frankfort Library April 2 at 6:30pm.
Community and School partners include The Friends of the Frankfort Public Library, Kramer Lumber, Gem City Heating and Cooling, The Farmers Bank, Bruno’s Pizzeria and Encompass Credit Union. The Community Partners are Lisa Stafford, OD, and The Times.
This is the 5th Community Read in Clinton County. In 2007, the community read the Chicano literature classic, Bless Me Ultima, by Rudolfo Anaya. In 2008, Clinton County read Catherine Ryan Hyde’s inspirational novel, Pay It Forward. For 2009, the community read John Grogan’s true story of his troublesome Labrador retriever, Marley and Me. In 2010, Clinton County Reads chose The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows.
