Edward P. Jones

AmericanLiterary FictionHistorical Fictionb. 1950

Edward P. Jones is an acclaimed American novelist and short story writer, best known for his works exploring the African American experience, particularly in Washington, D.C. His novel 'The Known World' (2003) won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the International Dublin Literary Award. He has also had a distinguished career as a professor of creative writing at several universities, including George Washington University.

Awards

['Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (2004)', 'National Book Critics Circle Award (2003)', 'International Dublin Literary Award (2005)', 'MacArthur Fellowship (2004)', 'PEN/Hemingway Award (1993)', 'Lannan Literary Award for Fiction (1994, 2003)', 'PEN/Malamud Award (2010)']

Notable Works

['Lost in the City (1992)', 'The Known World (2003)', "All Aunt Hagar's Children (2006)"]

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