Hervey Allen

Local color has a fatal tendency to remain local; but it is also true that the universal often borders on read more

Local color has a fatal tendency to remain local; but it is also true that the universal often borders on the void.

Each new generation is a fresh invasion of savages.

Each new generation is a fresh invasion of savages.

Southward, two mighty ranges of the Appalachians shouldered their way into the blue distance like tremendous caravans marching across eternity.

Southward, two mighty ranges of the Appalachians shouldered their way into the blue distance like tremendous caravans marching across eternity.

The only time you really live fully is from thirty to sixty. The young are slaves to dreams; the old read more

The only time you really live fully is from thirty to sixty. The young are slaves to dreams; the old servants of regrets. Only the middle-aged have all their five senses in the keeping of their wits.

Legends are material to be moulded, and not facts to be recorded.

Legends are material to be moulded, and not facts to be recorded.