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  1. E.L. Doctorow (born January 6, 1931, Bronx, New York, U.S.—died July 21, 2015, New York, New York) was an American novelist known for his skillful manipulation of traditional genres. Listen to American novelist E. L. Doctorow speak about his use of science in his novels

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  2. Jul 22, 2015 · The acclaimed American novelist and playwright E. L. Doctorow gives some writing tips. He died Tuesday in Manhattan at the age of 84 due to complications from lung cancer. Gordon M. Grant for...

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  3. Jul 22, 2015 · Novelist E.L. Doctorow, best known for his works of historical fiction set in the early 20th century, has died at the age of 84. His widely admired books include "Ragtime" and "Billy Bathgate...

  4. The PBS NewsHour reports the death of E.L. Doctorow, who wrote novels such as \"Ragtime\" and \"The Book of Daniel\" that blended history and imagination. He won several awards and influenced many readers and writers.

  5. Apr 19, 2023 · E. L. (Edgar Laurence) Doctorow (b. 1931–d. 2015) is a well-established American writer of twelve novels, three collections of short stories, one play, several screenplays, and numerous essays and miscellaneous items. A native of New York City and a descendent of Russian Jewish immigrants, Doctorow grew up in the Bronx.

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  7. Jul 22, 2015 · E.L. Doctorow, who died Tuesday of complications from lung cancer at 84, was perhaps the most American novelist of his generation. More than Philip Roth or John Updike, more even than Norman...

  8. Jul 21, 2015 · Website. http://www.eldoctorow.com. Genre. Literature & Fiction. edit data. History based known novels of American writer Edgar Laurence Doctorow. His 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 ...

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