Andre Dubus

Andre Jules Dubus II (August 11, 1936 – February 24, 1999) was an American writer best known for his short stories, novellas, and essays. His work—noted for psychological depth, moral complexity, and careful craft—often examined ordinary people facing emotional crises and the possibility of grace. A longtime teacher of creative writing, Dubus produced acclaimed collections including Separate Flights, Adultery and Other Choices, and Dancing After Hours, and his essays and memoir pieces appear in Broken Vessels and Meditations from a Movable Chair. He suffered severe injuries in a 1986 accident that left him disabled, after which his later work and public profile continued to grow. His stories have been widely anthologized and adapted for film and television.