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E. Lynn Harris

African American novelist, memoirist (1955-2009) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 54

E. Lynn Harris was an American author. Openly gay, he was best known for his depictions of African-American men who were on the down-low and closeted. He authored ten consecutive books that made The New York Times Best Seller list, making him among the most successful African-American or gay authors of his era.

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Awards

Lambda Literary Award

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1955 to 2009 · aged 54

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