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Revision as of 12:32, 12 March 2019
Contents
Country
United States
Birth - Death
1940 -
Occupation
Writer
Notable Achievements
Lamda Literary Award
Description
Cofounder of 'Violet Quill' group of gay authors in the United States. Numerous bestselling novels, including 'A Boy's Own Story' (1982), 'The Beautiful Room is Empty' (1988), 'The Farewell Symphony' (1997), and 'The Married Man' (2000). Notable as co-author with Charles Silverstein of the book 'The Joy of Gay Sex'. A staunchly gay writer who considers himself a spokesperson for the community. Cultural critic. One of the founders of the Gay Men's Health Center. Author of his memoir 'The Unpunished Vice: A Life of Reading' (2018). Professor of Creative Writing, Princeton University. Recipient, Bonham Centre Award, 2014. Recipient, Lambda Literary Visionary Award (2018).
