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Chester County Authors

The Quaker City, or the Monks of Monk-Hall by George Lippard

Though little-known today, George Lippard was one of the most popular authors of his time. He set works in Chester County and the city of Philadelphia, which commonly appeared in installments.

 

Overview

Chester County has been the birthplace or the adopted home of countless successful authors. Many of these figures have achieved tremendous popular success, while others have received the highest acclaim of critics. Our collections include the works of famed local poets, novelists, children’s authors, and even book illustrators.

Guiding Questions
  • What works of literature have local authors chosen to set in Chester County? What themes and settings are prominent in such works?
  • Are there parallels between the work of local artists and authors? In what works might such common ideas be found?
  • Which local authors have written in the Romantic tradition? Which have written Historical fiction? Which have produced particularly patriotic, realistic, or sentimental works? What other movements can you identify among Chester County writers?
  • Which aspects of Chester County and its history tend to receive the most literary attention?
Where to Search

 

  • Library Catalog for books held by Special Collections
West Chester University   ---    WCU Libraries  25 West Rosedale Avenue, West Chester, PA 19383  610-430-4400