A Cloak of Light: Writing My Life

by Wright Morris

The renowned author revisits the places and key moments in his life, evoking his encounters, friendships, marriage, travels, and especially, his experiences as a writer

306 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1985

About the author

Wright Marion Morris was an American novelist, photographer, and essayist. He is known for his portrayals of the people and artifacts of the Great Plains in words and pictures, as well as for experimenting with narrative forms.
Morris won the National Book Award for The Field of Vision in 1956. His final novel, Plains Song won the American Book Award in 1981.

Reviews

[Jordan]

Loses considerable steam. Fascinating and spirited at first, descends into mundanities. Still, a man of my own heart.