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Literary Arts
If you think music is Tennessee's only claim to artistic fame, think again.
Learn about Tennessee writers who changed the literary landscape, from critically acclaimed novelists to political lions. Learn about Pulitzer Prize winning writers like Tennessee Williams, James Agee and Cormac McCarthy. Follow the career of poet and children's writer Nikki Giovanni. Check out our Tennessee literary trivia for some quirky information on renowned explorers and comic book icons. Visit literary attractions such as historic libraries, burial places or famous writers' homes.
We will prevail…
Poet, educator, humanitarian and best-selling author, Nikki Giovanni, widely known for her riveting speech following the 2007 Virginia Tech shootings, was born in Knoxville and studied at Fisk University. Winner of the Tennessee Governor’s Award in the Humanities and a National Book Award finalist, she is the author of more than thirty books, including children’s books, Knoxville, Tennessee and the Caldecott Honor Book Rosa.
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