ENUMERATE The Appalachian Mountains are rich in hermit history and lore, most of which has been forgotten by scholars and historians. And this isn’t surprising, since hermits, due to their status as self-imposed exiles and social critics, often function as mere footnotes to the mainstream...
The Mysterious Lives of Appalachian Hermits
Gregory Ariail
Gregory Ariail lives and teaches in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. His work has appeared or is forthcoming in Indiana Review, DIAGRAM, The Millions, and others. He received his Ph.D. in Literature from the University of Michigan.