William Maxwell

William Maxwell

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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.

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

‘I got a phone call from one of the New Yorker’s famous fact-checkers’ – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-09-20
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William Maxwell is referenced for his book 'They Came Like Swallows'.

‘Dermot Bolger said there was a whiff of silage off my novel. I think that was a compliment’ – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-02-22
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