The Contemporary Authors database contains biographical information about more than 100,000 current writers of fiction, general nonfiction, poetry, and drama, including information on many authors active prior to 1960 whose works continue to influence contemporary literature. The database includes prominent print and broadcast journalists, editors, photojournalists, syndicated cartoonists, screen writers, and television scriptwriters. Authors who write in languages other than English are included if their work has been published in the United States or translated into English. Entries may include a bibliography of additional sources that contain information about the individual.
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