Elvis Presley: A Southern Life by Donald Lewis Shaw and Joel Williamson

In Elvis Presley, one of the most admired Southern historians of our time takes on one of the greatest cultural icons of all time. The result is a masterpiece: a vivid, gripping biography, set against the rich backdrop of Southern society—indeed, American society—in the second half of the twentieth century. Author of The Crucible of Race and William Faulkner and Southern History, Joel Williamson is a renowned historian known for his matchless ability to write compelling narratives. In this tour de force biography, he captures the drama of Presley's career and offers insights into the social upheavals following World War II. Born in Tupelo, Mississippi, Presley was a contradiction, flamboyant in pegged black pants with pink stripes, yet soft-spoken, respectfully courting a decent girl from church. Then he wandered into Sun Records, and everything changed. This 2015 OUP USA Hardback is in good condition. DJ; Ex Library. Ex Library with some light rubbing on front of dust jacket.

ISBN: 9780199863174 SKU: 1576518 This image is of the actual book.

Location: Music