John Crowley
Author of Little, Big
Born
December 1st, 1942
82 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American author and academic, contributions included fantasy literature and scholarly works. The novel 'Little, Big', published in 1981, received critical acclaim and is often regarded as a significant work in contemporary fantasy. Crowley also authored 'Engine Summer' and explored themes of memory and reality in his writing. In addition to fiction, academic interests spanned various fields, including literature and mythology. Over the years, lectures and teaching roles at universities furthered insights into narrative structure and storytelling.
Wrote the celebrated fantasy novel 'Little, Big'
Authored 'Engine Summer'
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