Doris Betts was a writer from the United States, best known for The river to Pickle Beach.
Quick Facts About Doris Betts
Born
June 4, 1932
Died
April 21, 2012
Nationality
United States
Profession
Writer
Notable works
The river to Pickle Beach
About Doris Betts
Doris Betts was a short story writer, novelist, essayist and Alumni Distinguished Professor Emerita at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She was the author of three short story collections and six novels.
Awards & Honors
Guggenheim FellowshipNorth Carolina Award for Literature
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