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John Edgar Wideman (born June 14, 1941) is an American novelist, short story writer, memoirist, and essayist. He was the first person to win the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction twice. His writing is known for experimental techniques and a focus on the African-American experience.
Jun 10, 2024 · John Edgar Wideman (born June 14, 1941, Washington, D.C., U.S.) is an American writer regarded for his intricate literary style in novels about the experiences of African American men in contemporary urban America.
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Jan 26, 2017 · John Edgar Wideman Against the World. Late in a career marked by both triumph and tragedy, the fiercely independent author has written a new book exploring the unsettling case of Emmett Till’s...
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Mar 13, 2010 · A widely-celebrated writer and the winner of many literary awards, he is the first to win the International PEN/Faulkner Award twice: in 1984 for Sent for You Yesterday and in 1990 for Philadelphia Fire.
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May 24, 2018 · A comprehensive overview of the life and works of John Edgar Wideman, a prolific and influential African American writer. Learn about his modernist and postmodernist styles, his engagement with history and trauma, and his awards and criticism.
Apr 26, 2021 · The acclaimed Black American writer talks about his new collection of short stories, his craft, and his struggle to maintain integrity and identity. He also compares writing to playing basketball, a game he loves and respects.
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May 29, 2018 · Learn about the life and works of John Edgar Wideman, a leading chronicler of urban black America and a two-time PEN/Faulkner Award winner. Explore his fiction, nonfiction, and personal history, as well as his family tragedies and cultural conflicts.