John Cheever

John Cheever (1912–1982) was an American writer, novelist and diarist.

John Cheever in brief

Born
1912
Died
1982
Known for
writer,novelist,diarist,screenwriter
Place of birth
Quincy

Overview

Recorded at birth as John William Cheever.

Born at Quincy in 1912, died at Ossining in 1982.

In detail

John Cheever studied at Thayer Academy and Quincy High School. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is literature, prose and American fiction.

Employment is recorded with University of Utah, Boston University and University of Iowa. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Letters and American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship, National Book Award for Fiction, O. Henry Award and William Dean Howells Medal of the American Academy of Arts and Letters.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

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

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q336151: John Cheever

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