is viewed by many as America's greatest writer of prose fiction. He was born in New Albany, Mississippi, where he lived a life filled with good times as well as bad. However, despite bad times he would become known as a poet, a short story writer, and finally one of the greatest contemporary novelists of his time. 's accomplishments resulted not only from his love and devotion to writing, but also from family, friends, and certain uncontrollable events. 's life is an astonishing accomplishment; however, it is crucial to explore his life prior ....