The House of Percy
honor, melancholy, and imagination in a Southern family
Book • 1994
In 'The House of Percy', Bertram Wyatt-Brown delves into the complex history of the Percy family, highlighting their Southern traditions, literary contributions, and the interplay between honor and melancholy.
The book explores the family's roots in Mississippi and Louisiana, their experiences during the Civil War, and their notable figures such as Walker Percy and William Alexander Percy.
Wyatt-Brown weaves together historical research and insightful analysis to create a compelling narrative about this influential Southern family.
The book explores the family's roots in Mississippi and Louisiana, their experiences during the Civil War, and their notable figures such as Walker Percy and William Alexander Percy.
Wyatt-Brown weaves together historical research and insightful analysis to create a compelling narrative about this influential Southern family.
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