William Melvin Kelley

African-American novelist.
Died on Sunday February 12th 2017


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@OfficialTTxo: RT @imeanswhatisays: Kelley and I corresponded some years ago about his book _dem_--he was so generous & will be missed! #BAM - 8 years ago

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@johnnyddwyer: Rest in peace, Willy Kelley. The man who put 'Ulysses' in my hand. Training writers like fighters, as he'd say... - 8 years ago

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