William Maxwell

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Also Known As	William Maxwell Keepers, Jr.
Born	August 16, 1908 • Lincoln • Illinois
Died	July 31, 2000 (aged 91) • New York City • New York
Notable Works	“So Long, See You Tomorrow” • “The Château” • “The Folded Leaf” • “They Came like Swallows” • “Time Will Darken It”

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