SOURCE: "More Letters from Bill," in Ararat, Vol. XXV, No. 2, Spring, 1984, pp. 124-28.
Archer is an American author known for his histories and biographies intended for a young adult audience. In these studies, he avoids glossing over unpleasant aspects of history and presents famous figures realistically, depicting not only their strengths but also their failings and weaknesses. In the following excerpt, Archer recounts correspondences in which Saroyan discussed writing and his career.
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