Sometimes the Little Town
Sometimes the Little Town by Sara M Robinson, published by Cedar Creek Publishing on February 14, 2016, is a unique exploration of community and memory through the lens of photography and poetry. This edition, comprising 132 pages, showcases the work of Hobby Robinson, a significant yet underrecognized photographer of the 20th century. The book draws on his extensive collection of photographs, capturing the essence of Elkton townsfolk over three generations and presenting a vivid portrayal of life in this small town.
In this work, Sara Robinson offers a collection of ekphrastic poetry inspired by her father’s portraits, creating a dialogue between visual art and written word. The poetry serves as a tribute not only to her father’s legacy but also to the spirit of little towns across America. Readers will find a blend of historical context and personal reflection, enriched by themes of community and identity, as well as a glimpse into mid-twentieth century life in Elkton, Virginia.
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Sara Robinson’s father, Hobby Robinson, was one of the most important photographers of the 20th century to be so little well-known, at least outside the Shenandoah Valley of central Virginia. He chronicled over three generations of Elkton townsfolk, compiling and self-publishing nine books. Using his vast collection of photographs, his own and those he obtained, he gave us a people and a place. SOMETIMES THE LITTLE TOWN is Sara’s gift of ekphrastic poetry inspired by the portraits in her father’s collection. And like her father’s work as a photographer, Sara’s poetry is a tribute to little towns everywhere. REVIEW: A loving waltz of poetry and photographs of mid-twentieth century life in Elkton, Virginia. — MARTHA WOODROOF, WMRA Public Radio, Producer of The Spark, Author of Small Blessings.
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