William Maxwell

William Maxwell

author United States

William Maxwell was an American novelist and editor, celebrated for his lyrical prose and deep explorations of human relationships and the complexities of life. His works, including 'They Came Like Swallows,' often reflect themes of memory, loss, and the passage of time, earning him a distinguished place in American literature.

Born on Aug 16, 1908 (117 years old)

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Ireland Ireland: William Maxwell was one of the magazine’s fiction editors who rejected a story from a Tennessee-born writer. 5

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: ‘I got a phone call from one of the New Yorker’s famous fact-checkers’ – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: William Maxwell is referenced for his book 'They Came Like Swallows'. 5

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: ‘Dermot Bolger said there was a whiff of silage off my novel. I think that was a compliment’ – The Irish Times