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Edgar Lawrence Doctorow (January 6, 1931 – July 21, 2015) was an American novelist, editor, and professor, best known for his works of 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).
E.L. Doctorow (born January 6, 1931, Bronx, New York, U.S.—died July 21, 2015, New York, New York) was an American novelist known for his skillful manipulation of traditional genres.
2 days ago · Deborah Treisman interviews Bruce Weber about E. L. Doctorow and “The Drummer Boy on Independence Day,” Doctorow’s story from the July 8 & 15, 2024, issue of The New Yorker.
Jul 21, 2015 · History based known novels of American writer Edgar Laurence Doctorow. His works of fiction include Homer & Langley, The March, Billy Bathgate, Ragtime, The Book of Daniel, City of God, Welcome to Hard Times, Loon Lake, World’s Fair, The Waterworks, and All the Time in the World.
Jul 22, 2015 · The acclaimed American novelist and playwright E. L. Doctorow gives some writing tips. He died Tuesday in Manhattan at the age of 84 due to complications from lung cancer. Gordon M. Grant for...
Jul 22, 2015 · E.L. Doctorow, an author beloved for his works of historical fiction including “Ragtime,” “World’s Fair,” “Billy Bathgate” and “The March,” died Tuesday of complications from lung cancer,...
Jul 22, 2015 · Novelist E.L. Doctorow, best known for his works of historical fiction set in the early 20th century, has died at the age of 84. His widely admired books include "Ragtime" and "Billy...
Jul 22, 2015 · NEW YORK (AP) — Writer E.L. Doctorow, who wryly reimagined the American experience in such novels as “Ragtime” and “The March” and applied its lessons to the past and the future in fiction and nonfiction, has died. He was 84.
Jul 22, 2015 · Doctorow, who died of complications from lung cancer Tuesday at the age of 84, was never meant to be the kind of guy who cared much for the old journalistic pillars of who, what, when,...
Jul 23, 2015 · The Bravery of E. L. Doctorow. By George Saunders. July 23, 2015. Doctorow’s awareness of darkness vibrated alongside a deep optimism, a fascination with the beauty and genius of the American...
