Writers in Paradise

Presented by:

Jim Clark

In-person Presentation Needs:

Projector and Screen

Presentation Length:

45 Minutes

Categories

Arts, Music, and Literature

Program Details

Beginning with a poem around 1560, the Florida story has been told and retold. This presentation features the stories of over two dozen well-known authors of the past and present who found inspiration and a haven under Florida’s sun, including Ernest Hemingway, Judy Blume, Tennessee Williams, and more.

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This program is part of the Florida Center for the Book. — *This program is part of the Florida Humanities Center for the Book. To learn more,* *click here.*

About Jim

Jim Clark is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Central Florida where he has taught history since 1987. He earned a doctorate in Florida history from the University of Florida. He is the author of nine books on Florida history and the editor of a three-volume anthology of Florida literature. His articles have appeared in The Miami Herald, The Orlando Sentinel, The Washington Post, and The Florida Historical Quarterly.

Contact Information and Details:

Phone: 407-810-5080

Email: [email protected]

This speaker is a published author with the University Press of Florida. Please visit the UPF website to find out how to buy their latest book and other great titles about Florida’s rich history and heritage. Florida Humanities members enjoy a discount on all UPF purchases. Click here to become a member today!