The Burning Glass by Helen Norris

The Burning Glass by Helen Norris

Helen Norris

1916-2013

Helen Norris was born in Miami, Florida, and later moved with her family to a rural farm near Montgomery, Alabama. Growing up in a setting devoid of modern amenities, literature became a source of entertainment and inspiration for the family. After completing her undergraduate studies, Norris received a graduate fellowship facilitated by her mentor, Hudson Strode, with the stipulation that she write a novel. Following the publication of her thesis work, Something More Than Earth, she embarked on a writing career that encompassed novels, short stories, and poetry. Norris's literary achievements were recognized with numerous awards, including her appointment as Poet Laureate for the State of Alabama.

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

1992

The Burning Glass. Baton Rouge, LA; LSU Press, 1992.

AL Book Collection

Norris, Helen, “The Burning Glass by Helen Norris,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/8692.