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Jul 21, 2015 · Edgar Lawrence (E L) Doctorow. Born 6 Jan 1931 in New York, New York, USA. Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown] [sibling (s) unknown] [spouse (s) unknown] [children unknown] Died 21 Jul 2015 at age 84 in Manhattan, New York, USA. Problems/Questions Profile manager: DK Clews [ send private message ]
E. L. Doctorow’s works of fiction include Homer & Langley, The March, Billy Bathgate, Ragtime, The Book of Daniel, City of God, Welcome to Hard Times, Loon Lake, World’s Fair, The Waterworks, and All the Time in the World.
E. L. Doctorow. Edgar Lawrence Doctorow (January 6, 1931 – July 21, 2015) was an American novelist, editor, and professor, best known for his works of historical fiction. He wrote twelve novels, three volumes of short fiction, and a stage drama, including the award-winning novels Ragtime (1975), Billy Bathgate (1989), and The March (2005).
The Book of Daniel study guide contains a biography of E. L. Doctorow, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. Best summary PDF, themes, and quotes.
Mar 5, 2015 · E.L. Doctorow’s novel “Ragtime” was the subject of a 1975 Tribune review by John Brooks. Editor’s note: On March 12, the National Book Critics Circle will present its 40th annual awards in ...
Nov 16, 2004 · Based on the popular novel by E.L. Doctorow, RAGTIME tells the story of four New York families at the turn of the 20th century. Starving immigrant artist, Tateh sets off to make his fortune in Hollywood, but along the way encounters showgirl Evelyn Nesbit who is at the center of a murder investigation.
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Coalhouse Walker. Ragtime pianist who turns out to be the father of the baby that Mother discovers in her garden. A series of racially motivated hate crimes serves to transform Coalhouse into a violent activist for black rights, thus setting him up for a climactic showdown with his nemesis, Chief Willie Conklin.
