T. Coraghessan Boyle
T. Coraghessan Boyle (born
Thomas John Boyle on
December 2,
1948) is a U.S. novelist and
short story writer. Born in
Peekskill, New York, he later settled down near
Santa Barbara, California. He is married with three children. Since
1986, Boyle has been Professor of English at the
University of Southern California.
Short story collections:
- Descent of Man (1979)
- Greasy Lake (1985)
- If the River Was Whiskey (1989)
- Without A Hero (1994)
- T.C. Boyle Stories (1998)
- After the Plague (2001)
Novels:
Renowned for the thorough research he carries out before actually starting to write a new book, Boyle has given new impetus to the
historical novel by spinning bizarre and funny yarns round historical events. For example,
Riven Rock, set in
1920s America, is about contemporary treatment for
insanity as well as the emerging
feminist movement, whereas his latest novel,
Drop City, is set in
1970 and deals with the
hippie movement.
Each of the 15 books is introduced by the author himself at " class="external">http://www.tcboyle.com/public_htm/books.html.
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