Larry Neal
Larry Neal (1937–1981) was an American journalist, scholar and poet.
Also recorded as Lawerence Neal
Larry Neal
- Born
- 1937 · Atlanta.
- Died
- 1981 · Hamilton.
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- journalist · scholar · poet · critic · editing staff · essayist · playwright
- Fields
- essay · drama · poetry · African American art
- Education
- University of Pennsylvania · Lincoln University
- Known for
- Black Fire: an Anthology of Afro-American Writing
- Honours
- Guggenheim Fellowship
- Languages
- English
In this article
Biography
Born at Atlanta in 1937, died in Hamilton in 1981.
Larry Neal studied at University of Pennsylvania and Lincoln University. The recorded working language is English. The field of work recorded is essay, drama and poetry. Employment is recorded with Wesleyan University and Yale University. Works named in the authority record are Black Fire: an Anthology of Afro-American Writing. Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship.
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Atlanta.
Birth place
Hamilton.
Death place
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The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 24 August 2026.
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