William H. Gass

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William Howard Gass (July 30, 1924 – December 6, 2017) was an American novelist, critic and philosophy professor. He wrote three books, Omensetter's Luck (1966), The Tunnel (1995) and Middle C (2013). He also wrote three collections of short stories, a collection of novellas and seven volumes of essays. He won many awards.

Gass was born in Fargo, North Dakota. He grew up in Warren, Ohio.

Personal life[change | change source]

He was married to architect Mary Henderson. They had twin daughters.

Gass died on December 6, 2017 of heart failure in University City, Missouri, at the age of 93.[1]

References[change | change source]

  1. "'Tunnel' author William H. Gass dies at 93". Expatica France. December 7, 2017. Retrieved December 7, 2017.[permanent dead link]