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Explore his published works, from his debut novel The Long Home to his posthumous collection Little Sister Death, and learn more about his life and legacy. What shall we read in June, ? William Gay Average rating: 4. See all William Gay's quotes ». William Elbert Gay (October 27, – February 23, ) was an American novelist, and author of short stories and essays. Add New. Combine Editions.

Join Goodreads. William Gay was a prominent writer of various novels with a focus on Southern literature. He waited until the later part of his life to become a writer but his work has become rather influential. White Compiler. Explore his published works, from his debut novel The Long Home to his posthumous collection Little Sister Death, and learn more about his life and legacy. William Elbert Gay (October 27, – February 23, ) was an American novelist, and author of short stories and essays.

The Catbird Seatby Rebecca Hollingsworth. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Error rating book. 20 books based on 6 votes: Provinces of Night by William Gay, I Hate to See That Evening Sun Go Down: Collected Stories by William Gay, Little Sister Dea. Complete order of William Gay books in Publication Order and Chronological Order. William Gay’s Writing Style William wrote Southern Gothic, a william gay author known for evocative prose about dark subjects—grifters and golden fields, hard earth, and eternal sky, the devil at the crossroads.

Want to Read saving…. After high school, Gay joined the United States Navy and served during the Vietnam War. William Gay was a prolific and acclaimed writer of dark and haunting fiction set in rural Tennessee. William Gay was a prolific and acclaimed writer of dark and haunting fiction set in rural Tennessee. Books published after Blacktop Wastelandby S.

Twilightby William Gay. Memphisby Tara M. The Vanishing Halfby Brit Bennett. Refresh and try again. Discover new books on Goodreads. Learn more. William Gay. Sign in to vote ». He is the winner of the William Peden Award and the James A. Michener Memorial Prize and the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship. William wrote Southern Gothic, a style known for evocative prose about dark subjects—grifters and golden fields, hard earth, and eternal sky, the devil at the crossroads.

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William Gay, a self-taught novelist from rural Tennessee who emerged from obscurity in his late 50s with critically praised books in the Southern Gothic style, died last Thursday at his.

William Gay was the author of the novels Provinces of Night, The Long Home, and Twilight and the short story collection I Hate to See That Evening Sun Go Down. Quotes by William Gay? Quotes are added by the Goodreads community and are not verified by Goodreads. Sign in with Facebook Sign in options. Gay was born in Hohenwald, Tennessee.