Don DeLillo

American novelist and essayist

Don DeLillo - American novelist and essayist
Born

November 20th, 1936
88 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A prominent figure in contemporary literature, this individual has authored several acclaimed novels exploring themes of communication, culture, and technology. Major works include 'White Noise', which received the National Book Award for Fiction in 1985, and 'Libra', a fictional take on the life of Lee Harvey Oswald. As an essayist, contributions to various publications reflect on American society and the role of media.

Published 'White Noise', winning National Book Award

Authored 'Libra', a depiction of Lee Harvey Oswald

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