(Episode 361): Vermont’s Literary Daughter: Brent L Kendrick on Mary E. Wilkins Freeman

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Welcome to Episode 361 of Storycomic Presents! In this episode, host Barney Smith is thrilled to chat with Brent L Kendrick, a celebrated academic and author known for his dynamic and extensive career in literature and education. Brent joins us to discuss his recent works, including 'In Bed: My Year of Foolin’ Around' and 'Green Mountain Stories', shedding light on his unique writing approach and deep connections to Vermont's literary heritage.

'In Bed: My Year of Foolin’ Around' is a collection of fifty-seven creative nonfiction essays composed before sleep, exploring a wide range of topics from aging to spirituality with a scholarly yet personal touch. Following this, Brent talks about 'Green Mountain Stories', a critical reissue of Mary E. Wilkins Freeman’s works that reconnect her to her Vermont roots, providing extensive commentary and celebrating her return to Vermont literary history.

Join us as Brent shares insights from his years of teaching, his passion for developing writers, and his current project, a detailed biography of Mary E. Wilkins Freeman. This episode offers a deep dive into a writer's life who has continually reinvented himself and remained passionate about literature and education.

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