The Blue-Grass Region of Kentucky, and Other Kentucky Articles

James Lane Allen (1849–1925) was a distinguished American novelist and short story writer, heralded as a key representative of regionalist writing in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in Kentucky, Allen was deeply influenced by his upbringing in the Bluegrass region, an influence that is palpably reflected in his literary works. Allen attended Transylvania University before completing h...