Mary Gordon
American author and critic
Born
December 8th, 1949
75 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An author and critic, contributions include multiple novels, essays, and works of literary criticism. Significant literary works include 'Final Payments', 'The Other Side', and 'Spending'. Areas of focus encompass themes of faith, morality, and personal identity. Held academic positions at prestigious institutions and participated in discussions on literature and feminism. Environmental awareness and ethical considerations also featured in writings.
Wrote 'Final Payments'
Wrote 'The Other Side'
Wrote 'Spending'
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