Gore Vidal ✓

(1925–2012) science fiction writer United States

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[Wikidata] American writer (1925–2012)... | [Wikipedia] Eugene Luther Gore Vidal was an American writer and public intellectual known for his cynical epigrammatic wit. His novels and essays criticized the social and sexual norms he perceived as driving American life. Vidal was heavily involved in politics, and unsuccessfully sought office twice as a Demo

About Gore Vidal

Eugene Luther Gore Vidal was an American writer and public intellectual known for his cynical epigrammatic wit. His novels and essays criticized the social and sexual norms he perceived as driving American life. Vidal was heavily involved in politics, and unsuccessfully sought office twice as a Democratic Party candidate, first in 1960 to the United States House of Representatives, and later in 1982 to the United States Senate.

Known for:

Myra Breckinridge

Notable works:

Le journal d'une femme de chambre

Awards:

National Book Award|Edgar Awards|Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres|Lucien Barrière Literary Award|National Book Critics Circle Award in Criticism

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