Belle Turnbull: On the Life and Work of an American Master (The Unsung Masters Series)

By: David Rothman and Jeffrey Villines

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Synopsis: Belle Turnbull (1881-1970) gained regional and even national popularity during her lifetime, but sank into obscurity after her death. This volume contains a selection of her poetry and prose as well as a series of essays that provide commentary on her work and times. Much of Turnbull's work is inspired by the rough-hewn lives of prospectors in the early 20th century. This book contains several excerpts from Turnbull's narrative poem "Goldboat," which tells the story of John Dorn, who arrives in Colorado to head a crew of dredgers. In contrast to the hardscrabble lives of the miners, Turnbull brings out the beauty of the landscape with its trees, birds, and wildflowers. She offers us a profoundly original vision of the American west that transcends the region.