William Keepers Maxwell Jr.

About William Keepers Maxwell Jr.

Birth Day: August 16, 1908
Birth Place: Illinois

William Keepers Maxwell Jr.

William Keepers Maxwell Jr. net worth and salary: William Keepers Maxwell Jr. is a Non-Fiction Author. William Keepers Maxwell Jr. was born in in August 16, 1908. An American writer of both fiction and nonfiction, he is particularly known for his National Book Award-winning novel, So Long, See You Tomorrow, which was published in 1980. His other works include The Folded Leaf, The Chateau, and a short story collection entitled Over by the River.
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Popular As William Keepers Maxwell Jr.
Occupation Non-Fiction Author
Age 112 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born August 16, 1908 (Illinois)
Birthday August 16
Town/City Illinois
Nationality Illinois

🌙 Zodiac

William Keepers Maxwell Jr.’s zodiac sign is Leo. According to astrologers, people born under the sign of Leo are natural born leaders. They are dramatic, creative, self-confident, dominant and extremely difficult to resist, able to achieve anything they want to in any area of life they commit to. There is a specific strength to a Leo and their "king of the jungle" status. Leo often has many friends for they are generous and loyal. Self-confident and attractive, this is a Sun sign capable of uniting different groups of people and leading them as one towards a shared cause, and their healthy sense of humor makes collaboration with other people even easier.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

William Keepers Maxwell Jr. was born in the Year of the Monkey. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Monkey thrive on having fun. They’re energetic, upbeat, and good at listening but lack self-control. They like being active and stimulated and enjoy pleasing self before pleasing others. They’re heart-breakers, not good at long-term relationships, morals are weak. Compatible with Rat or Dragon.

About

An American writer of both fiction and nonfiction, he is particularly known for his National Book Award-winning novel, So Long, See You Tomorrow, which was published in 1980. His other works include The Folded Leaf, The Chateau, and a short story collection entitled Over by the River.

Before Fame

He studied at the University of Illinois and then earned a master's degree from Harvard University. He later worked as an editor of The New Yorker.

Trivia

His 1946 children's book, The Heavenly Tenants, was a finalist for the Newbery Medal.

Family Life

When he was ten years old, he watched his mother die as a result of the 1918 flu epidemic. His more than fifty-year marriage to painter Emily Gilman Noyes produced two daughters.

Associated With

During his time at The New Yorker, Maxwell worked with Vladimir Nabokov.

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