George W. S. Trow

George W. S. Trow

(1943–2006) novelist United States

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George W. S. Trow (1943–2006) was a United States novelist.

About George W. S. Trow

George William Swift Trow Jr. was an American essayist, novelist, playwright, and media critic. He worked for The New Yorker for almost 30 years, and wrote numerous essays and several books. He is best known for his long essay on television and its effect on American culture, "Within the Context of No Context," first published in The New Yorker on November 17, 1980, one of the few times the magazine devoted its central section to a single piece of writing.

Notable works:

Within the context of no context

Awards:

Guggenheim Fellowship

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