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Popular As | John Edgar Wideman |
Occupation | Teacher |
Age | 82 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Born | June 14, 1941 (Washington, DC) |
Birthday | June 14 |
Town/City | Washington, DC |
Nationality | Washington, DC |
John Edgar Wideman’s zodiac sign is Gemini. According to astrologers, Gemini is expressive and quick-witted, it represents two different personalities in one and you will never be sure which one you will face. They are sociable, communicative and ready for fun, with a tendency to suddenly get serious, thoughtful and restless. They are fascinated with the world itself, extremely curious, with a constant feeling that there is not enough time to experience everything they want to see.
John Edgar Wideman was born in the Year of the Snake. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Snake are seductive, gregarious, introverted, generous, charming, good with money, analytical, insecure, jealous, slightly dangerous, smart, they rely on gut feelings, are hard-working and intelligent. Compatible with Rooster or Ox.
An American writer and professor, he is best known for his PEN/Faulkner Award-winning novel, Philadelphia Fire. His other novels include Hurry Home, The Lynchers, and Two Cities.
He was an All-Ivy League forward on the basketball team at the University of Pennsylvania. He later attended the famed Iowa Writers' Workshop.
He won the O. Henry Award for his short story, "Weight."
He was married to Judith Ann Goldman from 1965-2000. The couple raised three children.
He and Suzan-Lori Parks both received MacArthur grants.