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Peter Taylor

January 8, 1917 – November 2, 1994

Peter Taylor is considered one of the finest American short story writers, setting his fiction in the urban South. His characters, often from middle or upper-class backgrounds, frequently navigate periods of societal change, grappling to define their roles. Taylor's work delves into the complexities of human relationships and the psychological nuances shaping individual destinies. His writing is distinguished by its keen insight into human nature and its subtle portrayal of social transformation.