author
LeGette Blythe
1900–1993
A North Carolina journalist turned prolific author, he wrote novels, biographies, and outdoor dramas rooted in the history and people of his home region. His career stretched from newspaper work in Charlotte to full-time book writing, with a lasting connection to Thomas Wolfe and the literary world of Chapel Hill.
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Hear Me, Pilate!
by LeGette Blythe
About the author
Born in Huntersville, North Carolina, in 1900, William LeGette Blythe became known as both a journalist and a versatile author. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1921, where he was part of the original Carolina Playmakers and a classmate of Thomas Wolfe.
Blythe began his career in journalism, working for The Charlotte News and later The Charlotte Observer. He left newspapers in 1950 to write books full time, producing novels, biographies, and historical works, many tied to Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, and the wider history of North Carolina.
He also wrote outdoor dramas and collaborated on books connected to notable Southern figures, including Thomas Wolfe and Septima Poinsette Clark. Blythe died in 1993, and he is remembered as a major literary voice in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County history.