Richard Powers
American novelist with 'The Overstory'
Born
June 18th, 1957
67 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Born in 1957, a prominent American novelist gained recognition for interweaving complex narratives with themes of science, technology, and nature. Works include 'The Gold Bug Variations' and 'The Overstory', which explores human relationships with trees and environmental issues. Powers' writing style merges literary and scientific elements, reflecting deep engagement with contemporary intellectual issues. Multiple novels received critical acclaim, leading to numerous awards throughout the career, including the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2019 for 'The Overstory'.
Published 'The Overstory', winning Pulitzer Prize
Wrote 'The Gold Bug Variations'
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