Joy Williams

Novelist and short story writer

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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