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Donald Barthelme
American writer, editor, and professor (1931–1989).
Born April 7th, 1931 in Philadelphia.
Died July 23rd, 1989 at 58 years old in Houston (laryngeal cancer).
Occupations
children's writer, journalist, novelist, philosopher, reporter, short story writer, writer
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