Meeting the Professor: Growing up in the William Blackburn Family

Book Description
In Meeting the Professor, Alexander Blackburn tells the story of growing up as the son of William Blackburn, the legendary professor of English at Duke University. Before his death in 1972, William Blackburn formed strong mentor-protégé relationships with such students as William Styron, Reynolds Price, Fred Chappell, and Guy Davenport, to name only a few. Styron would later describe William Blackburn as "unquestionably a glorious teacher." Through Alexander Blackburn's compassionate look at the "presence and influence of the unique and noble figures" of his parents, we also gain insight into his own struggles to become a writer and teacher.

About the Author
Alexander Blackburn received his B.A. from Yale University and his Ph.D. from Cambridge University. He taught English at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Colorado. He lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado.


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