Gene Wolfe

American science fiction and fantasy writer

Born: 7 May 1931, Brooklyn
Died: 14 April 2019, aged 87
Birth name: Gene Rodman Wolfe

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Gene Rodman Wolfe (May 7, 1931 – April 14, 2019) was an American science fiction and fantasy writer. He was noted for his dense, allusive prose, his fascination with memory and the strong influence of his Catholic faith. He was a prolific short story writer and novelist who won many literary awards. He was honored as a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.

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