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E. L. Doctorow

E. L. Doctorow was an American novelist, writer, screenwriter, university teacher, playwright and essayist (1931–2015). He was born at New York City and died at Manhattan.

Also recorded as Edgar Laurence Doctorow; Edgar Lawrence Doctorow.

Overview

Born at New York City in 1931, died at Manhattan in 2015.

In detail

E. L. Doctorow studied at Kenyon College, Bronx High School of Science and Columbia University. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is American literature. John Dos Passos is recorded as an influence.

Residence is recorded at The Bronx and New Rochelle. Employment is recorded with New York University. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Letters and American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Works named in the authority record are The Book of Daniel, Ragtime, Billy Bathgate, The March and Homer & Langley.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship, National Humanities Medal, National Book Award for Fiction and PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction.

Chronology

  1. 1931E. L. Doctorow born at New York City.
  2. 2015E. L. Doctorow died at Manhattan.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “E. L. Doctorow”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q335232: E. L. Doctorow

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