Speakers Bureau: “Mississippi Telling”

Rebecca Jernigan presents “Mississippi Telling.”

Join scholar Rebecca Jernigan as she provides an overview of the storytelling Renaissance in America, with an emphasis on the oral tradition in Mississippi. The literary tradition of Mississippi owes much to the rich storytelling legacy that riddles the tales of our families and our communities, as reflected in the works of many of our best authors: Welty, Wright, Faulkner, Henley, and Williams. As part of the presentation, Dr. Jernigan performs as a storyteller, drawing on her rich repertoire of original tales and literary masterpieces, tailoring her choices to her audience, and offering material for children and adults.