Difference between revisions of "Edmund White"
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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. | + | 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. Professor of Creative Writing, Princeton University. |
==Further Research/Reading== | ==Further Research/Reading== | ||
Revision as of 16:14, 27 February 2014
Country
United States
Birth - Death
1940 -
Occupation
Writer
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. Professor of Creative Writing, Princeton University.
