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Suzette Haden Elgin

(1936–2015) Contemporary Folk Singer United States

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Suzette Haden Elgin was a contemporary folk singer from the United States, best known for Native Tongue.

Quick Facts About Suzette Haden Elgin

Born
November 18, 1936
Died
January 27, 2015
Nationality
United States
Profession
Contemporary Folk Singer
Notable works
Native Tongue
Known for
Native Tongue, Furthest, Native Tongue Trilogy, A Third Dictionary & Grammar of Láadan, The Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense
Spouse
Peter Joseph Haden

About Suzette Haden Elgin

Suzette Haden Elgin was an American researcher in experimental linguistics, construction and evolution of languages and poetry and science fiction writer. She founded the Science Fiction Poetry Association and is considered an important figure in the field of science-fiction constructed languages. Her best-known non-fiction includes her Verbal Self-Defense series.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Fellowship of the Academy of American Poets

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