The Pokeweed Alphabet; or, a Child's Garden of Vices by Eugene Walter

The Pokeweed Alphabet; or, a Child's Garden of Vices by Eugene Walter

Eugene Walter

1927-1998

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.

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

1981

The Pokeweed Alphabet; or, a Child's Garden of Vices. Mobile, AL; Willoughby Institute, 1981.

AL Book Collection

Walter, Eugene, “The Pokeweed Alphabet; or, a Child's Garden of Vices by Eugene Walter,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed July 6, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/8950.