Gene Wolfe

Gene Wolfe (1931–2019) was an American writer, novelist and editor.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Gene Rodman Wolfe.

Born at New York City in 1931, died at Peoria in 2019.

In detail

Gene Wolfe studied at Texas A&M University, University of Houston and Lamar High School. the recorded working language is American English and English.

The field of work recorded is science fiction and science fiction literature. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are science fiction and fantasy. Edgar Rice Burroughs, H. P. Lovecraft and G. K. Chesterton are recorded as an influence.

Residence is recorded at Brooklyn and Houston.

Works named in the authority record are The Book of the New Sun.

Distinctions recorded are Nebula Award for Best Novella, Locus Award for Best Novella, Nebula Award for Best Novel and World Fantasy Award for Best Novel.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Gene Wolfe”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q361149: Gene Wolfe

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