Raymond Carver

Guide Note: Raymond Carver was an American poet and short-story writer. Known for his naturalistic depictions of working class life, his work helped re-popularize the short story in the 1980's.

Fast Facts:

  1. Born: May 25, 1938
  2. Won six O. Henry Awards during his lifetime, and one after his death
  3. Robert Altman's film Short Cuts (1993) is based on Carver's writings
  4. Married writer/poet Tess Gallagher in 1988
  5. Died: August 2, 1988

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  1. Wikipedia: Raymond Carver
  2. Fan Site: Carversite
  3. Amazon.com: Where I'm Calling From: New and Selected Stories  MarcH: Contains some of the best American short stories EVER!
  4. Profile: Raymond Carver
  5. Salon.com: "Three New Carver Stories Discovered" (1999)
  6. Clockwatch Review: "Prose As Architecture: Two Interviews With Raymond Carver"
  7. International Society: International Raymond Carver Society

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