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==Description==
 
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Cofounder of 'Violet Quill'.  Numerous bestselling novels, and 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.  One of the founders of the Gay Men's Health Center.
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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.
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==Further Research/Reading==
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* http://www.edmundwhite.com/

Revision as of 13:40, 24 September 2013

Edmund White

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1940 -

Occupation

Writer

Notable Achievements

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.

Further Research/Reading