Glenway Wescott

Glenway Wescott was an American novelist and essayist whose early work was set in the American Midwest, exploring themes connected to his native region. His later output included essays on political, literary, and spiritual subjects, alongside novels that often revisited established characters and narrative threads. Wescott's style was marked by keen psychological insight and elegant prose, offering readers a profound glimpse into the lives and minds of his characters. His posthumously published journals provide an intimate look at his literary friendships and personal life, enriching our understanding of his work and the era in which he lived.