Philip Caputo
American novelist and journalist · United States · On the map · Writers · Lived 1941 to 2026 · aged 84
Philip Joseph Caputo was an American author and journalist. He was best known for A Rumor of War (1977), a best-selling memoir of his experiences during the Vietnam War. Caputo wrote 19 books, including three memoirs, five books of general nonfiction, nine novels, and two books of short stories.
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A typical day, 30 days to 23 June 2026
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His latest was a collection of short stories Wandering Souls: And Other Stories which was published in 2025 by Arcade Publishing.
Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1941 to 2026 · aged 84
