Mark Helprin
Novelist and journalist; wrote 'Winter's Tale'
Born
June 28th, 1947
77 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American novelist and journalist, contributed significantly to literature with a style blending fantasy and realism. Published several novels, essays, and works of fiction, while exploring themes of love, loss, and the passage of time. Best recognized for the novel 'Winter's Tale,' which blends historical elements with magical realism. Worked as a journalist for various publications, including The New York Times. In addition to fiction, engaged in public discourse through essays and articles addressing contemporary issues.
Wrote the novel 'Winter's Tale'
Contributed to The New York Times
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