Michael Knight

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Brief Biography

Michael Knight is originally from Mobile, Alabama. He developed a passion for storytelling from an early age and honed his craft throughout his education. After earning his bachelor’s degree from Hampden-Sydney College, he pursued further studies in creative writing at the University of Southern Mississippi and the University of Virginia, earning his MA and MFA, respectively. In 1995, Knight began publishing his short stories in literary journals, and in 1998, he published his first novel. With a diverse collection of published novels and short stories, Knight currently works as a professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Publications

Dogfight, and Other Stories. New York; Plume, 1998.

Divining Rod. New York; Dutton, 1998.

Goodnight, Nobody. New York; Atlantic Monthly Press, 2003.

The Holiday Season. New York; Grove Press, 2007.

The Typist. New York; Atlantic Monthly Press, 2010.

Eveningland. New York; Atlantic Monthly Press, 2017.

At Briarwood School for Girls. New York; Atlantic Monthly Press, 2019.

Themes

Michael Knight writes short stories and novels, many of which are set in Alabama. A major theme in his works is contemporary relationships.

Publisher

Alabama Authors of the 19th and 20th Centuries, edited by Beverley Park Rilett, http://AlabamaAuthors.org

Citation

Knight, Michael, “Michael Knight,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed September 19, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/624.