Lydia Davis

Lydia Davis (born 1947) is an American linguist, translator and writer.

Overview

Born at Northampton in 1947.

In detail

Lydia Davis studied at Barnard College and The Putney School. the recorded working language is French and English.

The field of work recorded is literature and translation. Vladimir Nabokov is recorded as an influence.

Employment is recorded with State University of New York at Albany. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Distinctions recorded are International Booker Prize, Guggenheim Fellowship, MacArthur Fellows Program and Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres.

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