The Tempo Changes, the Lights Go Up, the Partners Change by Thomas McAfee

The Tempo Changes, the Lights Go Up, the Partners Change by Thomas McAfee

Thomas McAfee

1928-1982

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.

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

1978

The Tempo Changes, the Lights Go Up, the Partners Change. Columbia, SC; Singing Wind Publications, 1978.

AL Book Collection

McAfee, Thomas, “The Tempo Changes, the Lights Go Up, the Partners Change by Thomas McAfee,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/8631.