George Saunders

George Saunders (born 1958) is an American translator, essayist and journalist.

George Saunders in brief

Born
1958
Known for
translator, essayist, journalist, writer, geophysicist, geological engineer and fantasy author
Place of birth
Amarillo
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Overview

Born at Amarillo in 1958.

In detail

George Saunders studied at Syracuse University, Colorado School of Mines and Oak Forest High School. the recorded working language is English.

John Updike is recorded as an influence.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Rochester and Syracuse. Employment is recorded with Wesleyan University and Syracuse University. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Sciences and American Academy of Arts and Letters.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship, The Writers' Prize, PEN/Malamud Award and MacArthur Fellows Program.

Sources

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    “George Saunders”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1251926: George Saunders

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