Joseph Hansen
American author and poet recognized for novels
Born
July 19th, 1923
102 years ago
Died
November 24th, 2004
20 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American author and poet, significant contributions included the creation of detective fiction with a focus on LGBTQ+ themes. Achievements encompassed acclaimed novels such as the 'Gravedigger' series featuring detective Dave Brandstetter. Hansen also published poetry collections and essays throughout his career, exploring themes of identity and social justice. Several works received critical recognition and contributed to discussions surrounding representation in literature.
Authored the 'Gravedigger' detective series
Published poetry collections and essays
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