Author

James Agee

James Agee (1909–1955) was an American author, journalist, and screenwriter born in Knoxville, Tennessee. His novel "A Death in the Family," published posthumously in 1957, draws on his own experiences with the sudden death of his father, lending authenticity and emotional depth to the narrative. Agee is also known for "Let Us Now Praise Famous Men," a collaboration with photographer Walker Evans documenting the lives of impoverished tenant farmers during the Great Depression.