William Attaway
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William Alexander Attaway (November 19, 1911 – June 17, 1986) was an African-American novelist, short story writer, essayist, songwriter, playwright, and screenwriter.
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Born | William Alexander Attaway (1911-11-19)November 19, 1911 Greenville, Mississippi United States |
Died | June 17, 1986(1986-06-17) (aged 74) Los Angeles, California, United States |
Occupation | Novelist, short story writer, essayist |
Period | 1935–1967 |
Genre | Proletarian literature |
Notable works | Blood on the Forge, "Banana Boat Song" |
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