Mobile Mardis Gras Annual, 1948 by Eugene Walter
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Book Title
Mobile Mardis Gras Annual, 1948 by Eugene Walter
Author
Eugene Walter
Lifespan
1927-1998
Author Biography
Eugene Walter, a multifaceted figure in literature, theater, and film, emerged from Mobile, Alabama, where he was raised by his grandparents before being informally adopted by Hammond Gayfer, a prominent local figure. Walter's creative journey took him through various artistic pursuits, including acting, writing, set design, and puppetry. He found his way to New York and Paris, where he contributed to literary magazines, penned novels, and engaged in the vibrant artistic scenes. Eventually, Walter returned to Mobile, leaving behind a diverse body of work, encompassing novels, poetry, essays, and culinary writings, before his passing in 1998.
Publisher
Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, edited by Beverley Park Rilett, http://AlabamaAuthors.org
Publication Date
1948
Original Publication
Mobile Mardis Gras Annual, 1948. Mobile, AL; Haunted Book Shop, 1948.
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Citation
Walter, Eugene, “Mobile Mardis Gras Annual, 1948 by Eugene Walter,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/8943.