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Tillie Olsen

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American writer (1912-2007)

United StatesWritersLived 1912 to 2007 · aged 94
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Tillie Lerner Olsen was an American writer who was associated with the political turmoil of the 1930s and the first generation of American feminists.

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Tillie Lerner (Olsen) while still at Omaha Central High SchoolTillie Lerner (Olsen) while still at Omaha Central High SchoolTillie Olsen recording her work at the Library of Congress, June 3, 4, 5, 1996Tillie Olsen recording her work at the Library of Congress, June 3, 4, 5, 1996

Awards 3

2001American Book Awards
1975Guggenheim Fellowship
1961O. Henry Award

Connected to Tillie 6

Jean StaffordAlso won O. Henry AwardChris WareAlso won American Book AwardsAlice McDermottAlso won American Book AwardsEmma ClineAlso won O. Henry AwardAlbert MaltzAlso won O. Henry AwardLuis ValdezAlso won American Book Awards

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1912 to 2007 · aged 94
Written about in
16 languages

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