Robert N. Linscott Books

Robert Newton Linscott was an American editor who shaped the careers of notable authors during his tenure at Houghton-Mifflin and later as a senior editor at Random House. He played a crucial role in bringing the early works of talents like Truman Capote and Carson McCullers to light. Beyond his editorial work, Linscott curated several significant collections, introducing both classic and contemporary voices to a wider audience.