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William Weaks Morris (November 29, 1934 – August 2, 1999) was an American writer and editor born in Jackson, Mississippi, though his family later moved to Yazoo City, Mississippi, which he immortalized in his works of prose. Morris' trademark was his lyrical prose style and reflections on the American South, particularly the Mississippi Delta.
Aug 3, 1999 · Willie Morris, the writer and editor whose life and work reveled in the endless contradictions of the South and the region's ghostlike hold on its...
Rising star tenor saxophonist Willie Morris embarks on an immersive sonic journey exploring the concepts of "Attentive Listening" with his own unmatched blend of virtuosity and emotion.
Aug 2, 1999 · William Weaks "Willie" Morris (November 29, 1934 — August 2, 1999), was an American writer and editor born in Jackson, Mississippi, though his family later moved to Yazoo City, Mississippi, which he immortalized in his works of prose.
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With his signature style and grace, Willie Morris, arguably one of this country's finest Southern writers, presents us with an unparalleled memoir of a country in transition and a boy coming of age in a period of tumultuous cultural, social, and political change.
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Aug 6, 1999 · Willie Morris, who died at age of 64, is first writer ever to lie in state in Mississippi's Old Capital, in Jackson; he was one of most beloved writers of modern South; photo (M)
Willie Morris was a versatile writer of both fiction and nonfiction, who often drew upon his experiences in the South to reflect on the controversial issues of his time. He was the editor of Harper's magazine, a Rhodes Scholar, and a friend of many prominent writers and filmmakers.
