The Art of Fiction CXI: William Kennedy.

Presents an interview with author William Kennedy. When asked about his MacArthur Award, Kennedy details the circumstances that helped him received the award. He considers the changes in his life after receiving the MacArthur Award. He explains how his book "Ironweed" won the Pulitzer Prize after be...

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Publicado en:Paris Review no. 112; pp. 34 - 60
Autores principales: Allen, Douglas R., Simpson, Mona
Formato: Interview
Publicado: Paris Review Fall89
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Sumario:Presents an interview with author William Kennedy. When asked about his MacArthur Award, Kennedy details the circumstances that helped him received the award. He considers the changes in his life after receiving the MacArthur Award. He explains how his book "Ironweed" won the Pulitzer Prize after being rejected by thirteen publishing houses. He comments on the prevailing corporate policy that makes it difficult to publish books such as "Ironweed."