Homecomings

by Willie Morris, William Dunlap (Illustrator)

Six essays discuss Oxford, England, the life of a writer, a classroom joke, memories of a grandfather, and Truman Capote, and are accompanied by paintings by a fellow Mississippian

89 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 1989

About the author

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. Morris' trademark was his lyrical prose style and reflections on the American South, particularly the Mississippi Delta. In 1967 he became the youngest editor of Harper's Magazine. He wrote several works of fiction and non-fiction, including his seminal book North Toward Home, as well as My Dog Skip.

Reviews

[Cathy Houston · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mississippi as only Willie Morris can do it

[Jim · Rating 3 out of 5]

Essays are accentuated by color illustrations of William Dunlap's artwork.