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Robert Coover

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Robert Coover

1932 – 2024

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American novelist, short story writer, and professor at Brown University. He is generally considered a writer of fabulation and metafiction.

Top Genres

Literary Fiction Fiction Fantasy Magical Realism Non-Fiction

Also Known As

Robert COOVER, Robert Lowell Coover

Featured Works

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The Universal Baseball Association, Inc.

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El origen de los brunistas

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is Robert Coover known for?

    Robert Coover is widely recognized for his experimental fiction, particularly his use of metafiction and fabulation, which often reinterprets myths, fairy tales, and historical events.

  • Has Robert Coover won any awards?

    Robert Coover has received several notable literary honors, including the William Faulkner Award and the American Academy of Arts and Letters Award.