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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

  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Notes, references and evidence

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