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I hit him all right, but the African just stood there, and then finally sunk to his knees, and then forward on his hands. He seemed to be melting away, and then suddenly he looked up with shock on his face, like he'd just remembered something and had to do it before he passed on.

William Melvin Kelley

William Melvin Kelley

William Melvin Kelley

Born: November 1, 1937

Died: February 1, 2017 (aged 79)

Bio: William Melvin Kelley was a prominent African-American novelist and short-story writer. He is perhaps best known for his debut novel, A Different Drummer, published in 1962. He was also a university professor and creative writing instructor.

Known for:

A Different Drummer (1962)
A Drop of Patience (1965)
Dancers on the shore (1964)
Dunfords travels everywheres (1970)

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