Author Flashcards
Joyce Carol Oates
• Prolific American author known for exploring themes of violence, identity, and relationships.
• Notable works: “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?”
Toni Cade Bambara
African American writer focused on racial and gender issues in her stories.
• Known for “The Lesson,” highlighting economic disparities.
Toni Cade Bambara
African American writer focused on racial and gender issues in her stories.
• Known for “The Lesson,” highlighting economic disparities.
George Saunders
Contemporary American author recognized for his short stories and satirical writing.
• Notable works include Tenth of December and Lincoln in the Bardo.
Jamil Jan Kochai
Afghan American writer whose works often reflect on identity and culture.
• Known for “The Perfect Fruit,” focusing on immigrant experiences
Toni Morrison
Nobel Prize-winning author known for her powerful narratives on African American life.
• Notable works include Beloved and Song of Solomon.
Jorge Luis Borges
Argentine writer famous for his philosophical and fantastical short stories.
• Known for “The Library of Babel” and “Ficciones.”
Jorge Luis Borges
Argentine writer famous for his philosophical and fantastical short stories.
• Known for “The Library of Babel” and “Ficciones.”
William Gibson
Author credited with pioneering the cyberpunk genre.
• Best known for Neuromancer, exploring technology and consciousness.
Ray Bradbury
• American author known for his works in science fiction and fantasy.
• Notable works include Fahrenheit 451 and The Martian Chronicles.
Ray Bradbury
• American author known for his works in science fiction and fantasy.
• Notable works include Fahrenheit 451 and The Martian Chronicles.
Octavia E. Butler
Influential African American science fiction writer.
• Known for her novels like Kindred and the Patternist series, addressing themes of race and gender.
