I'll Be Home Late Tonight: Poems by Thomas McAfee
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I'll Be Home Late Tonight: Poems by Thomas McAfee
Author
Thomas McAfee
Lifespan
1928-1982
Author Biography
Thomas McAfee was born and raised in Haleyville, Alabama. His early exposure to a vast library and his inherent passion for writing led him to pursue an education in English, obtaining both a bachelor's and a master's degree. After completing his education at the University of Missouri, he joined the English department there as a professor for nearly three decades. McAfee's literary journey encompassed the publication of poems and short stories in reputable literary magazines, culminating in his first book, Poems and Stories, in 1960. Recognized for his contributions to literature, he was awarded a writing fellowship by the National Endowment for the Arts in 1976. He passed away in 1982 due to lung cancer.
Publisher
Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, edited by Beverley Park Rilett, http://AlabamaAuthors.org
Publication Date
1967
Original Publication
I'll Be Home Late Tonight: Poems. Columbia, SC; University of Missouri, 1967.
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Citation
McAfee, Thomas, “I'll Be Home Late Tonight: Poems by Thomas McAfee,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/8628.