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Alexander Chee
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American writer Alexander Chee writes fiction, poetry, journalism, and essays examining identity; his novel Edinburgh won several literary prizes.
Biography
Alexander Chee (born August 21, 1967) is an American fiction writer, poet, journalist, and reviewer. His critically acclaimed debut novel, Edinburgh, was awarded the Asian American Writers Workshop Literary Award, the Lambda Editor's Choice Prize, and the Michener/Copernicus Fellowship Prize.
Chee's published work spans fiction and nonfiction, including the novel The Queen of the Night and an essay collection. His 2018 book How to Write an Autobiographical Novel is described as an essay collection exploring how identities are formed in life, in politics, and in art. In 2003, Out named Chee one of their 100 Most Influential People of the year.
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Books by Alexander Chee
How to write an autobiographical novel
How to Write an Autobiographical Novel (2018) is an essay collection that explores how identities are formed in life, in politics, and in art; it is from the author of The Queen of the Night.