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William Keepers Maxwell Jr.
William Keepers Maxwell Jr. is an American publisher, novelist, short story writer, essayist, child author, and memoirist. He was editor of novels at The New Yorker from 1936 to 1975. As a dedicated editor of his writers, Maxwell has become the legendary mentor and confidant of many authors. Although best known as an editor, Maxwell is an award-winning and critically-acclaimed writer of novels and short stories. His stature as a famous author increased in the years following his death.
BornAugust 16, 1908, Lincoln, Illinois, United States
DiedJuly 31, 2000, New York City, New York
OccupationEditor, novelist, short story writer
Alma materUniversity of Illinois, Harvard University
GenreDomestic realism

About William Keepers Maxwell Jr.

Non-Fiction Author William Keepers Maxwell Jr. was born on August 16, 1908 in Illinois, United States (He dies at the age of 91, on July 31, 2000).

He is best known for his National Book Award-winning novel, So Long, See You Tomorrow, which was released in 1980 and won him the National Book Award. His other works include The Folded Leaf, The Chateau, and Over by the River, a collection of short stories.

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William Keepers Maxwell Jr. before becoming famous

William Keepers Maxwell Jr. was born in the Zodiac sign Leo (The Lion), and 1908 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Monkey (猴).

He obtained a bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois and a master's degree from Harvard University. Later in his career, he served as an editor at The New Yorker.

Achievement of William Keepers Maxwell Jr.

The Heavenly Tenants, a children's book he wrote in 1946, was a finalist for the Newbery Medal.

William Keepers Maxwell Jr.'s Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He saw his mother die as a result of the 1918 flu outbreak when he was ten years old. His fifty-year marriage to painter Emily Gilman Noyes resulted in the birth of two daughters.

William Keepers Maxwell Jr. Collabed with

Maxwell worked with Novelist Vladimir Nabokov at The New Yorker throughout his tenure there.

William Keepers Maxwell Jr. Income & Net worth

William Keepers Maxwell Jr.'s income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a non-fiction author. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the William Keepers Maxwell Jr..

William Keepers Maxwell Jr. Height and Weight

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Latest information about William Keepers Maxwell Jr. updated on March 19 2023.