Mary Gordon
She was born in Far Rockaway.
Also recorded as Mary Catherine Gordon
Mary Gordon
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- Born
- 1949.
- Nationality
- United States.
- Occupation
- writer, novelist, literary critic, journalist and university teacher.
- Fields
- American prose literature, non-fiction literature, literary criticism and English.
- Education
- Syracuse University and Barnard College.
- Known for
- The Company of Women.
- Honours
- Guggenheim Fellowship, Janet Heidinger Kafka Prize and O. Henry Award.
- Languages
- English.
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Mary Gordon studied at Syracuse University and Barnard College. The recorded working language is English. The field of work recorded is American prose literature, non-fiction literature and literary criticism. Employment is recorded with Barnard College. Works named in the authority record are The Company of Women. Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship, Janet Heidinger Kafka Prize and O.
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1949
Mary Gordon born at Far Rockaway.
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The authorities additionally record the heading Mary Catherine Gordon. Her recorded language was English. She married Arthur H. Career and activity. Gordon worked in American prose literature, non-fiction literature, literary criticism and English. She was employed by Barnard College. She belonged to American Academy of Arts and Letters. Recorded as writer, novelist, literary critic, journalist and university teacher.
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