The Klansman by William Bradford Huie

The Klansman by William Bradford Huie

William Bradford Huie

1910-1986

William Bradford Huie, a renowned author and journalist, was born and raised in Hartselle, Alabama. After graduating from the University of Alabama, he embarked on a successful career in journalism, working as a reporter for the Birmingham Post and later as the editor and publisher of American Mercury. Huie's literary contributions encompassed both fiction and nonfiction, drawing inspiration from his military experiences and exploring civil rights issues. His notable works included novels like The Klansman and He Slew the Dreamer, which delved into controversial subjects such as racism and the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. The Hoole Special Collections Library at the University of Alabama and the Thompson Library at Ohio State University house significant collections of Huie's writings and materials.

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

1967

The Klansman. New York; Delacorte, 1967.

AL Book Collection

Huie, William Bradford, “The Klansman by William Bradford Huie,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/8451.