Gene Wolfe
American science fiction and fantasy writer (1931-2019) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 87
Gene Rodman Wolfe was an American science fiction and fantasy writer. He was noted for his dense, allusive prose, his fascination with memory and the strong influence of his Catholic faith. He was a prolific short story writer and novelist who won many literary awards.
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2019Died14 April 20192013Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master AwardAward2010Locus Award for Best CollectionAward2007World Fantasy Award for Best NovelAward2005Locus Award for Best NovellaAward1996World Fantasy Award for Life AchievementAward1989Edward E. Smith Memorial AwardAwardWorld Fantasy Award for Best CollectionAward1985Prix Tour-Apollo AwardAward1984John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction NovelAward1983August Derleth AwardAward1982Nebula Award for Best NovelAward1981BSFA Award for Best NovelAwardWorld Fantasy Award for Best NovelAward1974Locus Award for Best NovellaAward1931Born7 May 1931
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About this person
He was honored as a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.
Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1931 to 2019 · aged 87
Where to find them
The same award as Gene
Lois McMaster BujoldBoth received Edward E. Smith Memorial Award
Robert SilverbergBoth received Premio Gigamesh
N. K. JemisinBoth received BSFA Award for Best Novel
Michael MoorcockBoth received August Derleth AwardMarion Zimmer BradleyBoth received Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel
Frederik PohlBoth received Nebula Award for Best Novel