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Lorrie Moore

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American writer

United StatesWritersBorn 1957 · age 69
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Lorrie Moore is an American writer, critic, and essayist. She is best known for her short stories, some of which have won major awards. Since 1984, she has also taught creative writing.

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And so they drove on. The night before, a whole day could have shape and design. But when it was upon you, it could vanish tragically to air.

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But she had no memory of how to be brave. Here, it seemed, she had no memories at all. Nothing triggered them.

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As a vacuum cleaner can start to pull up the actual thread of a carpet, her brains had been sucked dry by too much yoga.

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Awards 4

2023National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction
2005PEN/Malamud Award
1998O. Henry Award
1991Guggenheim Fellowship

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About this person

Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
living
Dates
Born 1957 · age 69
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21 languages

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