A Death in the Family by James Agee
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Book Title
A Death in the Family by James Agee
Author
James Agee
Lifespan
1970-present
Author Biography
James Agee, an influential figure in American literature, was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, and experienced the untimely loss of his father in a car accident during his childhood. After completing his education at prestigious institutions such as St. Andrews School and Phillips Exeter Academy, Agee embarked on a successful career in writing, working for notable publications such as Fortune magazine and Time magazine. His significant contributions to literature include the renowned book Let Us Now Praise Famous Men, which he co-authored with photographer Walker Evans. His posthumously published novel A Death in the Family was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1958.
Publisher
Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, edited by Beverley Park Rilett, http://AlabamaAuthors.org
Publication Date
1957
Original Publication
A Death in the Family. New York; McDowell, Obolensky, 1957. Rpt. as A Death in the Family: A Restoration of the Author's Text. Knoxville, TN; University of Tennessee Press, 2007.
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Citation
Agee, James, “A Death in the Family by James Agee,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/7629.