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Kent Haruf

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American novelist (1943-2014)

United StatesWritersLived 1943 to 2014 · aged 71
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Alan Kent Haruf was an American writer born and raised in the US state of Colorado. He wrote six novels and several short stories set on the High Plains, mostly in the fictional town of Holt.

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In later life, Haruf lived with his wife Cathy near Salida, Colorado.In later life, Haruf lived with his wife Cathy near Salida, Colorado.Yuma, Colorado served as inspiration for Haruf's fictional town of Holt.Yuma, Colorado served as inspiration for Haruf's fictional town of Holt.

Awards 3

2006Dos Passos Prize
2005Lange-Taylor Prize
1986Whiting Awards

Connected to Kent 6

Katie FinneranAlso in Plainsong (2004)Jeffrey CarlsonAlso in Plainsong (2004)Megan FollowsAlso in Plainsong (2004)Richard PearceAlso in Plainsong (2004)Marian SeldesAlso in Plainsong (2004)Margot RoseAlso in Plainsong (2004)

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1943 to 2014 · aged 71
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12 languages

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