Way Down Yonder on Troublesome Creek by James Still

Way Down Yonder on Troublesome Creek by James Still

James Still

1906-2001

James Still, a celebrated author, poet, and librarian, was born on a farm near LaFayette, Alabama, and demonstrated a passion for writing from an early age. His educational journey included work scholarships at Lincoln Memorial University, where he immersed himself in literature as a library janitor. Armed with an MA in English from Vanderbilt University and a BS in Library Science from the University of Illinois, Still dedicated himself to writing and publishing stories and poems in national magazines. His novel River of Earth, inspired by the lives of local residents, gained acclaim, and he went on to serve as a librarian and English professor while continuing to produce works across various genres. Recognized with prestigious awards and accolades, including Guggenheim Fellowships, Still's contributions to literature solidified his position as the first Poet Laureate of Kentucky.

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

1974

Way Down Yonder on Troublesome Creek. New York; Putnam, 1974.

AL Book Collection

Still, James, “Way Down Yonder on Troublesome Creek by James Still,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/8869.