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Shelby Foote

Shelby Foote (1916–2005) was an American historian, novelist and writer.

Also recorded as Shelby Dade Foote, Jr.; Shelby Dade Foote.

Overview

Born at Greenville in 1916, died at Memphis in 2005.

In detail

Shelby Foote studied at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of North Carolina and Greenville High School. the recorded working language is English.

Walker Percy, William Faulkner and Charles Dickens are recorded as an influence.

Residence is recorded at Memphis and Greenville. Employment is recorded with University of Memphis. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Letters and Fellowship of Southern Writers.

Works named in the authority record are The Civil War: A Narrative.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship, National Humanities Medal, Dos Passos Prize and St. Louis Literary Award.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Shelby Foote”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q714250: Shelby Foote

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