Chandler Brossard
Chandler Brossard (1922–1993) was an American novelist, editor, playwright, and poet. Born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, he grew up in Washington, DC, where he left school at an early age and educated himself by reading the literary classics. At eighteen, he was hired by theWashington Postas a copy boy. He became a reporter and moved to New York City, where he wrote for theNew Yorkerand held senior editorial positions atTime,Coronet, theAmerican Mercury, andLookmagazine. Encouraged to write fiction...