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EL Doctorow
Edgar Lawrence Doctorow is an American novelist, publisher and professor, world-renowned for his historical fiction. He wrote twelve novels, three short novels and a play. These include the award-winning novels Ragtime, Billy Bathgate and The March. These works, like many of his works, place fictional characters in recognizable historical contexts, with known historical figures and often using different narrative styles. Her stories have been recognized for their uniqueness and versatility, and Doctorow is praised for her daring and imagination. Several Doctorow novels and short stories have also been adapted for the screen, including Welcome to Hard Times with Henry Fonda, Daniel with Timothy Hutton, Billy Bathgate with Dustin Hoffman and Wakefield with Bryan Cranston starring. His most notable adaptations have been for the film Ragtime and the Broadway musical of the same name, which won four Tony Awards.
BornJanuary 06, 1931, The Bronx, New York, U.S.
DiedJuly 21, 2015, Manhattan, New York, U.S.
OccupationWriter, editor, professor
NationalityAmerican
Alma materKenyon College, Columbia University
Notable worksThe Book of Daniel, Ragtime, World's Fair, Billy Bathgate, The March, Homer & Langley
SpouseHelen Esther Setzer (m. 1953–2015, his death)
Children3

About EL Doctorow

Novelist EL Doctorow was born on January 6, 1931 in New York City, New York, United States (He dies at the age of 84, on July 21, 2015).

He is best known for his 1971 novel The Book of Daniel, which centers on the trial and death of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg. He is an award-winning American historical fiction novelist. Ragtime, his equally renowned 1975 novel, was turned into a Broadway musical as well as a film.

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EL Doctorow before becoming famous

EL Doctorow was born in the Zodiac sign Capricorn (The Sea-Goat), and 1931 is also the year of Goat (羊) in the Chinese Zodiac.

In 1952, he earned a philosophy degree from Kenyon College. He was enlisted into the United States Army during World War II and worked as a book editor for over a decade after his return.

Achievement of EL Doctorow

The PEN/Saul Bellow Award for Achievement in American Fiction was given to him.

EL Doctorow's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He was born to Russian-Jewish parents in New York City. In 1953, he married Helen Esther Setzer, with whom he had three children.

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EL Doctorow Collabed with

In an editorial position, he collaborated with Novelist Ayn Rand.

EL Doctorow Income & Net worth

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Latest information about EL Doctorow updated on March 15 2023.