About
A Twentieth-century American writer and theologian, he is best known for novels such as A Long Day's Dying and The Book of Bebb.
Before Fame
He taught creative writing at the Lawrenceville School.
Trivia
His father committed suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning.
Family Life
He married Judith Buechner.
Associated With
He was called one of America's finest writers by Annie Dillard.