Writing
John Ehle
Born — Died
1925-12-13 — 2018-03-24
Place of birth
Asheville, North Carolina, USA
Known for
Writing
Credits
1 titles
John Ehle (1925–2018) was an influential American novelist and screenwriter, often referred to as "the father of Appalachian literature." Born in Asheville, North Carolina, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II before pursuing studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Ehle's works, such as The Land Breakers (1964) and The Winter People (1982), vividly depict life in the Appalachian Mountains, blending historical fiction with rich storytelling. He authored 17 books, including both fiction and non-fiction, and two of his novels were adapted into films: The Winter People and The Journey of August King. Beyond his literary contributions, Ehle was deeply involved in so…
