Gurney Norman was born on July 22, 1937 in Grundy, VA. An American writer and professor, he is best known for his novel Divine Right's Trip (1972), which focuses on the awakening of a hippie stoner. His other works include Kinfolks: The Wilgus Stories (1977) and Ancient Creek: A Folktale (2012).
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About
An American Writer and professor, he is best known for his novel Divine Right's Trip (1972), which focuses on the awakening of a hippie stoner. His other works include Kinfolks: The Wilgus Stories (1977) and Ancient Creek: A Folktale (2012).
Before Fame
He spent two years in the U.S. Army and subsequently worked as a newspaper reporter.
Trivia
He worked for the U.S. Forest Service in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon.
Family Life
He grew up in the Appalachian town of Grundy, Virginia. He later married Nyoka Hawkins.
Associated With
He and John Masefield were both poet laureates.
