[Writing is] like driving a car at night: you never see further than your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way.
Described as one of the most important American novelists of the 20th century, Edgar Lawrence Doctorow (January 6, 1931 – July 21, 2015) was the author of several critically acclaimed novels including Ragtime, Billy Bathgate, The March, Homer & Langley, and The Book of Daniel. Known for placing his fictional characters in recognizable historical contexts, often alongside characters based on historical figures, Doctorow was the recipient of numerous awards including the National Book Award, three National Book Critics Circle Awards, and two PEN Faulkner Awards. He also taught at several colleges and universities, including Sarah Lawrence College and New York University.
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