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John Casey
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John Casey Silver

American novelist (1939–2025)

18 Jan 1939 to 22 Feb 2025

John Casey was an American novelist (1939–2025). Born 1939 in Worcester.

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Who is John Casey?
John Casey was an American novelist (1939–2025). Born 1939 in Worcester.
What does John Casey do?
John Casey is known as novelist, translator.
Where did John Casey study?
John Casey studied at Harvard Law School.
When was John Casey born?
John Casey was born on 1939-01-18 in Worcester.
What awards has John Casey received?
Rome Prize, National Book Award for Fiction, National Book Award, Guggenheim Fellowship.
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Born
1939-01-18, Worcester
Died
2025-02-22, Charlottesville
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
novelist, translator
Also known as
John D. Casey
Awards, work, projects

Achievements

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Awards

  • Rome Prize
  • National Book Award for Fiction 1989
  • National Book Award 1989
  • Guggenheim Fellowship
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Languages and interests

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Languages
Italian, English

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