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Denis Johnson

Writing
67 years oldMunich, Bavaria, Germany

Biography

Denis Hale Johnson was an American writer best known for his short story collection Jesus' Son (1992) and his novel Tree of Smoke (2007), which won the National Book Award for Fiction. He also wrote plays, poetry, journalism, and non-fiction.

Personal Details

Born
July 1, 1949 - May 24, 2017 (age 67)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Known For
Writing