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American writer and editor (1934–1999)

This article is about the American writer.

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For the British diplomat, see Willie Morris (diplomat). For the South African cricketer, see Willie Morris (cricketer).

William Weaks Morris (November 29, 1934 – August 2, 1999) was an American writer and editor born in Jackson, Mississippi and raised in Yazoo City, Mississippi.

Morris had a lyrical prose style which he lent to reflections on the American South, including Yazoo City and the Mississippi Delta. From 1967 to 1971 he was the editor of Harper's Magazine.

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He published more than 20 titles, works of both fiction and nonfiction,^[1] the best known of which are North Toward Home andMy Dog Skip.

Biography

Early years

Morris's parents moved to Yazoo City, Mississippi when he was six months old.

Yazoo City figures prominently in much of Morris's writing. After graduating as valedictorian of his Yazoo City High School class, Morris attended the Uni