Charles Dickinson is an American writer known for his literary novels, which often mix realism with absurdity. His debut novel, Waltz in Marathon, was published in 1983. He has since written several other novels and a collection of short stories.
Charles Dickinson | |
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| Born | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Kentucky |
| Notable work | The Widows' Adventures |
| Spouse | Donna Dickinson |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | charlesdickinson |
Early life and education
editBorn in Detroit, Michigan, Dickinson later attended the University of Kentucky.
Critical response
editPublishers Weekly called him "a splendid writer who has yet to reach the audience he deserves".[1] Kirkus Reviews described his novel Crows as "uneven yet generously talented".[2]
Bibliography
editNovels
edit- Waltz in Marathon (Knopf, 1983)
- Crows (Knopf, 1985)
- The Widows' Adventures (Morrow, 1989)
- Rumor Has It (Morrow, 1991)
- A Shortcut in Time (Forge, 2003)
- A Family in Time (self-published e-book, 2012)[3]
Story collections
edit- With or Without and Other Stories (Knopf, 1987)
References
edit- ^ "A SHORTCUT IN TIME". Publishers' Weekly. 18 November 2002. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ^ Kirkus Service (1985). Kirkus Reviews. Kirkus Service. Retrieved 13 Oct 2023.
- ^ "Details - Authors". libraryofmichigan.state.mi.us. Retrieved 2024-09-26.