Unveiling John D MacDonald: Navigating Romance, Politics and Florida’s Essence in Literature

Explore John D. MacDonald’s dual roles: a male romance novelist and a Florida-centric writer delving into politics, history, and environment. Despite not achieving greatness, his widespread popularity endured from the 1960s through the 21st century, with his works persistently reissued. This course provides a comprehensive outlook on his literary impact. Carl Hiassen calls MacDonald the first modern writer to nail Florida dead-center, to capture all its languid sleaze, racy sense of promise and breath-grabbing beauty. MacDonald’s best-known works include the popular and critically acclaimed Travis McGee series and his 1957 novel The Executioners, which was filmed as Cape Fear.