Lorrie Moore
American author and novelist
Born
January 13th, 1957
68 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An author recognized for short stories and novels. Notable works include 'Self-Help', 'Birds of America', and 'A Gate at the Stairs'. Predominantly explores themes of relationships, loss, and identity. Contributed extensively to various literary journals and anthologies, earning a distinguished place in contemporary literature.
Authored 'Self-Help'
Wrote 'Birds of America'
Published 'A Gate at the Stairs'
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