E.L. Doctorow
E.L. Doctorow was a prominent American novelist, editor, and professor, widely regarded as one of the most important American writers of the 20th century. He is best known for his innovative works of historical fiction, which often blended fictional characters with real historical figures and events, such as 'Ragtime', 'The Book of Daniel', and 'Billy Bathgate'. Throughout his career, he received numerous accolades, including the National Book Award and three National Book Critics Circle Awards.
Awards
['National Book Award', 'National Book Critics Circle Award (3 times)', 'PEN/Faulkner Award', 'National Humanities Medal', 'American Academy of Arts and Letters Gold Medal for Fiction', 'William Dean Howells Medal']
Notable Works
['Ragtime', 'The Book of Daniel', 'Billy Bathgate', 'The March', "World's Fair", 'Homer & Langley']
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