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Gene Wolfe

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American science fiction and fantasy writer (1931-2019)

United StatesWritersLived 1931 to 2019 · aged 87
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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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2013Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award
2010World Fantasy Award for Best Collection
2010Locus Award for Best Collection
2007World Fantasy Award for Best Novel
2007Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame
2005Locus Award for Best Novella
1996World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement
1990Premio Gigamesh
1989Edward E. Smith Memorial Award
1989World Fantasy Award for Best Collection
1987Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel
1985Prix Tour-Apollo Award
1984John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
1983August Derleth Award
1983Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel
1982Nebula Award for Best Novel
1982Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel
1981World Fantasy Award for Best Novel
1981BSFA Award for Best Novel
1974Nebula Award for Best Novella
1974Locus Award for Best Novella
Rhysling Award

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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. He was honored as a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.

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United States
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Writers
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Writer / Author
Status
deceased
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Lived 1931 to 2019 · aged 87
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25 languages

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