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James Wayne Flynt (born October 4, 1940) is University Professor Emeritus in the Department of History at Auburn University. He has won numerous teaching awards and been a Distinguished University Professor for many years.
Alabama historian Wayne Flynt, who was friends with the late author of "To Kill a Mockingbird", shares stories of her childhood, family, faith and writing in his second book, "Afternoons with Harper Lee". The book is based on his notes from dozens of visits with Lee before her death in 2016.
Apr 28, 2017 · AUBURN, Ala. — He ended up as the eulogist at Harper Lee’s funeral last year, but the Alabama historian and author Wayne Flynt did not exactly get along with the novelist when they first met in...
Jun 2, 2018 · An in-depth interview with Wayne Flynt, the author of Mockingbird Songs: My Friendship with Harper Lee. One of the most intriguing figures in American litera...
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Southern historian J. Wayne Flynt, a retired Auburn University professor who was a longtime friend of Harper Lee, reflected on her death today at the age of 89.
Sep 19, 2022 · Auburn University Professor Emeritus Wayne Flynt will sign copies of his new book about his friendship with Harper Lee in 10 states from September to April. The book, released by NewSouth Books, is a follow-up to his 2017 book Mockingbird Songs.
Apr 5, 2016 · That did not surprise Dr. Wayne Flynt, a longtime friend of the “To Kill a Mockingbird” author Harper Lee and one of the world’s most notable scholars on Southern history, religion, and literature who delivered a lecture at Campbell University Monday, April 4, as part of Installation Week activities.
