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Apr 18, 2023 · Lee Smith began writing stories at the age of nine and selling them for a nickel apiece. Since then, she has written seventeen works of fiction, including Fair and Tender Ladies, Oral History, Guests on Earth, and most recently, Blue Marlin and Silver Alert.
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leesmith .com. Lee Smith (born November 1, 1944) is an American fiction writer who often incorporates her background from the American South in her works. She has received many writing awards, such as the O. Henry Award, the American Academy of Arts and Letters Award for Fiction, and the North Carolina Award for Literature.
Explore the novels of Lee Smith, a masterful storyteller of Appalachian life and culture. Find out more about her books, from Silver Alert to Fair and Tender Ladies, and where to buy them.
Lee Smith has 42 books on Goodreads with 111017 ratings. Lee Smith’s most popular book is Fair and Tender Ladies (Ballantine Reader's Circle).
Since 1968, she has published eleven novels, as well as three collections of short stories, and has received many writing awards. The sense of place infusing her novels reveals her insight into and empathy for the people and culture of Appalachia.
