Joy Williams
Novelist and short story writer
Born
February 11th, 1944
81 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American novelist, short story writer, and essayist. Authored several acclaimed novels and collections of short stories. Works often explore themes of existence, nature, and human relationships. Her writing style is noted for its precision and complexity. Contributed significantly to contemporary literature through both fiction and essays.
Wrote 'State of Grace'
Published 'The Quick and the Dead'
Won the Rea Award for the Short Story
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