This is the first full-length biography of James Lane Allen (1849-1925), son of the Kentucky Bluegrass region, and a representative writer of the nineties. The biography is important because it illuminates and reveals a little-known personality. It also contains a significant discussion of the attitude of a later generation toward the Genteel Tradition represented by Allen. Originally published in 1935. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.