American literature of the second half of 20 century

- Plays guitar in a small band himself.

The King of horror is terrified of rats, insects, and funerals

Quck Fun King Facts

Accomplishments

He won many awards including the Hugo award, the O. Henry award, and received a metal for distingused Contribution to American letters from the National Book Foundation

Quotes

• “In the vast class of victims there is a subclass: the victim of victims”
• “I’ve killed enough of the world’s trees.”
• “Each life makes its own imitation of immortality.”

Daniel Keyes

Award Winning Novelist

Early Life

• Born August 9, 1927
• Born in Brooklyn, New York
• After high school, enlisted in USMS (WWII)
• After being discharged, pursued a degree in Psychology from Brooklyn College
• Worked as a fashion photographer after college

Teaching

• Keyes was a New York public school teacher for mentally disabled adult students
• While teaching, he pursued a Masters in English and American literature