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Gene Wolfe

American science fiction and fantasy writer (1931–2019)

  • Fame55.9
  • Momentum0.0
  • Wikipedia18K
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Lived 1931–2019, aged 88United States
United States flagUnited StatesWritersWriter / Author
  • Wikipedia
    30 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1931–2019
    Aged 88
  • Awards
    22
    recognised works
Summary
Updated 2026-06-24

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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55.9
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Historical24.2
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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