Marguerite Young

This article is about the American writer and academic. For the American journalist, see Marguerite Young (journalist).
Marguerite Young
Marguerite Young with manuscript of Miss MacIntosh, My Darling
Marguerite Young with manuscript of Miss MacIntosh, My Darling
BornMarguerite Vivian Young
(1908-08-26)August 26, 1908
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Died17 November 1995(1995-11-17) (aged 87)
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Occupation
  • Poet
  • novelist
  • biographer
  • professor
Alma materButler University B.A.
University of Chicago M.A.
University of Iowa Ph.D.
Notable worksAngel in the Forest
Miss MacIntosh, My Darling
Harp Song for a Radical

Marguerite Vivian Young (August 26, 1908 – November 17, 1995) was an American novelist and academic. She is best known for her novel Miss MacIntosh, My Darling. In her later years, she was known for teaching creative writing and as a mentor to young authors. "She was a respected literary figure as well as a cherished Greenwich Village eccentric."[1] During her lifetime, Young wrote two books of poetry, two historical studies, one collection of short stories, one novel, and one collection of essays.[1][2][3][4][5]

  1. ^ a b Thomas, Jr., Robert McG. (20 November 1995). "Marguerite Young, 87, Author and Icon, Dies". New York Times. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
  2. ^ McQuade, Molly (4 June 1995). "Famous Writers' School". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
  3. ^ Young, Marguerite (1994). Miriam Fuchs (ed.). Marguerite Young, Our Darling. Dalkey Archive Press. p. xi.
  4. ^ Wakeman, John (1975). World Authors, 1950-1970: A Companion Volume to Twentieth Century Authors. Sterling. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
  5. ^ Ruas, Charles (Fall 1977). "Marguerite Young, The Art of Fiction No. 66". The Paris Review. Retrieved 18 December 2016.