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E. L. Doctorow

Edgar Lawrence Doctorow (January 6, 1931 – July 21, 2015) was an American novelist, editor, and professor, known for his 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). These, like many of his other works, placed…

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Education
Kenyon College (BA) · Columbia University
Born
Edgar Lawrence Doctorow (1931-01-06)January 6, 1931 New York City, U.S.
Children
3
Died
July 21, 2015(2015-07-21) (aged 84) New York City, U.S.
Notable works
The Book of Daniel · Ragtime · World's Fair · Billy Bathgate · The March
Occupations
Writer · editor · professor

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E. L. Doctorow

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E. L. Doctorow → Billy Bathgate, Homer & Langley, Ragtime, The Book of Daniel, The March, World's Fair
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E. L. Doctorow → Edgar Lawrence Doctorow (1931-01-06)January 6, 1931 New York City, U.S.
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E. L. Doctorow → July 21, 2015(2015-07-21) (aged 84) New York City, U.S.
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