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Denis Johnson

Denis Johnson (1949–2017) was an American poet, novelist and writer.

Also recorded as Dionysius Johnson; Dennis Johnson.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Denis Hale Johnson.

Born at Munich in 1949, died at Sea Ranch in 2017.

In detail

Denis Johnson studied at University of Iowa. the recorded working language is English.

Fat City is recorded as an influence.

Residence is recorded at Sea Ranch. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Letters.

Works named in the authority record are Jesus' Son, Tree of Smoke, Angels, The Laughing Monsters and The Name of the World.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship, National Book Award for Fiction, O. Henry Award and Whiting Awards.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Denis Johnson”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q340016: Denis Johnson

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