John Barth

John Barth (1930–2024) was an American writer, novelist and university teacher.

Also recorded as John Simmons Barth.

John Barth in brief

Born
1930
Died
2024
Known for
writer,novelist,university teacher
Place of birth
Cambridge

Overview

Born at Cambridge in 1930, died at Bonita Springs in 2024.

In detail

John Barth studied at Juilliard School and Johns Hopkins University. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is literature and postmodern literature.

Employment is recorded with Johns Hopkins University, University at Buffalo and Boston University. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Letters and American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Distinctions recorded are National Book Award for Fiction, PEN/Malamud Award and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

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    “John Barth”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q315683: John Barth

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