E. L. Doctorow

✶January 6, 1931

†July 21, 2015

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Edgar Lawrence Doctorow was an American novelist, editor, and professor, known for his historical fiction.

He wrote twelve novels, three volumes of short fiction and a stage drama, including the award-winning novels Ragtime (1975), Billy Bathgate (1989), and The March (2005). These, like many of his other works, placed fictional characters in recognizable historical contexts, with known historical figures, and often used different narrative styles. His stories were recognized for their originality and versatility, and Doctorow was praised for his audacity and imagination.

American novelist and editor (1931–2015)

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