Author Harry Crews
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Author Harry Crews

Harry Crews isn't a household name, but the Georgia author made an indelible mark on Southern literature. His talent has been likened to William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor and Hunter S. Thompson. A new biography hopes to bring more awareness to his legacy. Ted Geltner is the author of “Blood, Bone, and Marrow: A Biography of Harry Crews.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGhQlppUdOA

Harry Crews spoke with Terry Gross on Fresh Air on May 23, 1988.

Harry Crews' novel, "The Hawk Is Dying," was adapted into a movie in 2006 starring Paul Giamatti.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIPQOpGY4vw