- 1. "I'll Take My Stand: The South and the Agrarian Tradition" is a seminal collection of essays published in 1930, authored by a group of twelve Southern intellectuals, known as the Twelve Southerners, which includes notable figures such as Robert Penn Warren and John Crowe Ransom. This work articulates a compelling defense of the agrarian lifestyle, contrasting it sharply with the industrialization and urbanization that were sweeping across America at the time. The essays argue for the value of a rural, agrarian economy as a way of life that fosters community, tradition, and a deep connection to the land, viewing industrial capitalism as a force that alienates individuals from nature and their own humanity. Each contributor brings a unique perspective on Southern culture, identity, and the moral implications of modernity, emphasizing the importance of localism and a sense of place in an increasingly homogenized world. "I'll Take My Stand" not only critiques contemporary society but also serves as a manifesto for a return to agrarian values, making it a cornerstone of Southern literary and philosophical scholarship that continues to resonate with discussions about sustainability and cultural identity today.
What year was 'I'll Take My Stand' first published?
A) 1941
B) 1925
C) 1930
D) 1955
- 2. What is the subtitle of 'I'll Take My Stand'?
A) A Defense of Southern Culture
B) The South and the Agrarian Tradition
C) The Philosophy of the Old South
D) Essays on Southern Identity
- 3. What philosophical and economic system were the Twelve Southerners primarily critiquing?
A) Industrialism
B) Socialism
C) Mercantilism
D) Feudalism
- 4. The authors are most commonly referred to as the:
A) Fugitive Poets
B) Harlem Renaissance
C) Lost Generation
D) Southern Agrarians
- 5. Which university were many of the contributors associated with?
A) Duke University
B) University of Mississippi
C) University of Virginia
D) Vanderbilt University
- 6. What was the name of the literary group from which many of the Agrarians emerged?
A) The Naturalists
B) The Imagists
C) The Symbolists
D) The Fugitives
- 7. The authors argued that the good life was best achieved through:
A) Political revolution
B) Technological innovation and efficiency
C) Global economic trade
D) A connection to the land and tradition
- 8. Which poet, though not one of the twelve, was a major influence on the group?
A) Walt Whitman
B) Wallace Stevens
C) T.S. Eliot
D) Ezra Pound
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