John Edward Williams
John Edward Williams was an American author, editor and professor. He was best known for his novels Butcher's Crossing (1960), Stoner (1965), and Augustus (1972), which won a U.S. National Book Award.
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- Born in
- Clarksville
- Educated at
- University of DenverUniversity of Missouri
- Awards
- 🏆 National Book Award🏆 Guggenheim Fellowship
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1922
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