Whatever Isn't Glory: Stories by Thomas McAfee

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Book Title

Whatever Isn't Glory: Stories 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

1979

Original Publication

Whatever Isn't Glory: Stories. St. Louis, MO; Singing Wind Press, K.M. Gentile Pub, 1979.

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Citation

McAfee, Thomas, “Whatever Isn't Glory: Stories by Thomas McAfee,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/8632.