Jesse Stuart
Jesse Hilton Stuart (August 8, 1906 – February 17, 1984) was an American writer, school teacher, and school administrator who is known for his short stories, poetry, and novels as well as non-fiction autobiographical works set in central Appalachia. Born and raised in Greenup County, Kentucky, Stuart relied heavily on the rural locale of northeastern Kentucky for his writings. Stuart was named the poet laureate of Kentucky in 1954.
Jesse Hilton Stuart | |
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| Born | Jesse Hilton Stuart August 8, 1906 Riverton, Kentucky, United States |
| Died | February 17, 1984 (aged 77) Ironton, Ohio, US |
| Occupation | Author, educator |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Lincoln Memorial University Vanderbilt University |
| Notable works | Taps for Private Tussie |
| Notable awards | Guggenheim Award, 1937 Thomas Jefferson Memorial Award, 1943 Poet Laureate of Kentucky, 1954 |
| Spouse | Naomi Deane Norris |
| Children | Jessica Jane. |
| Relatives | Mitchell Stuart (father) Martha Stuart (mother) |
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