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Wallace: The Classic Portrait of Alabama Governor George Wallace (1968)

by Marshall Frady

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"A sensitive, informed and funny feat of high journalism that is a classic of the kind."--The New York Times Book Review   Wallace is a classic portrait of one of the century's most fiery and controversial political figures. Initially conceived as a novel, Marshall Frady's biography of George Wallace retains the narrative force and descriptive powers of fiction. Elizabeth Hardwick noted on Wallace's first publication in 1968, "There is a palpable Faulknerian mood to the reporting," and The New Republic observed, "Frady has established new standards in political biography." This is a wonderfully crafted depiction of a seminal figure whose influence altered the course of national politics.… (more)
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Frady's biography is a classic, capturing the fiery tenacity of the "Gubnah." The post 1976 part is a bit short. ( )
  tuckerresearch | Sep 26, 2006 |
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"A sensitive, informed and funny feat of high journalism that is a classic of the kind."--The New York Times Book Review   Wallace is a classic portrait of one of the century's most fiery and controversial political figures. Initially conceived as a novel, Marshall Frady's biography of George Wallace retains the narrative force and descriptive powers of fiction. Elizabeth Hardwick noted on Wallace's first publication in 1968, "There is a palpable Faulknerian mood to the reporting," and The New Republic observed, "Frady has established new standards in political biography." This is a wonderfully crafted depiction of a seminal figure whose influence altered the course of national politics.

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