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| − | (1936 | + | (March 31, 1936 –) |
| − | + | A [[poet]] and [[novel]]ist, '''Marge Piercy''' focuses her work on progressive ideals, [[Jewish]] concepts and feminism. Her output of [[science fiction]] is small, but seminal. [[William Gibson]] credited ''Woman on the Edge of Time'' as the birthplace of [[Cyberpunk]]. | |
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| + | A native of [[Detroit]], she has lived across the [[U.S.]], and has been settled in Cape Cod, [[Massachusetts]], since 1971. | ||
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| + | *[https://margepiercy.com/ Website.] | ||
| + | *{{SFE|name=piercy_marge}}. | ||
{{recognition}} | {{recognition}} | ||
| − | * 1993 | + | *1978 — National Endowment for the Arts award |
| + | *1991 — [[Tiptree Award]] | ||
| + | * 1993 — [[Arthur C. Clarke Award]] for ''Body of Glass'' | ||
| + | * 2004 — Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Hebrew Union College | ||
| + | * Many literary and poetry prizes | ||
| − | {{person | + | {{person | born=1936}} |
[[Category:pro]] | [[Category:pro]] | ||
[[Category:US]] | [[Category:US]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:48, 17 June 2021
(March 31, 1936 –)
A poet and novelist, Marge Piercy focuses her work on progressive ideals, Jewish concepts and feminism. Her output of science fiction is small, but seminal. William Gibson credited Woman on the Edge of Time as the birthplace of Cyberpunk.
A native of Detroit, she has lived across the U.S., and has been settled in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, since 1971.
Awards, Honors and GoHships:
- 1978 — National Endowment for the Arts award
- 1991 — Tiptree Award
- 1993 — Arthur C. Clarke Award for Body of Glass
- 2004 — Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Hebrew Union College
- Many literary and poetry prizes
| Person | 1936— |
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