Hot Springs as the Literary Home of “Thirteen Moons” and Other Novels
September 24 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Hot Springs has played an important role in the history of Western North Carolina. For decades, it was a famous resort and destination for influential and wealthy patrons from across the southeast.
The hot mineral springs for which the town was named supported two luxury hotels from the 19th and 20th centuries and inspired several novels, including Charles Frazier’s “Thirteen Moons” along with two novels by Terry Roberts. In this lecture, Roberts will share his research into the area, its resorts, and its history.
The Common Word Community Read Series is a collection of lectures and discussions centered around a shared text with the goal of engaging in a collective educational experience. This semester’s selection is “Thirteen Moons” by Charles Frazier. Frazier was born in Asheville and grew up in Western North Carolina, the region and its culture is featured prominently in many of his works.
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