John Edgar Wideman
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About
An American writer and professor, he is best known for his PEN/Faulkner Award-winning novel, Philadelphia Fire. His other novels include Hurry Home, The Lynchers, and Two Cities.
Before Fame
He was an All-Ivy League forward on the basketball team at the University of Pennsylvania. He later attended the famed Iowa Writers' Workshop.
Trivia
He won the O. Henry Award for his short story, "Weight."
Family Life
He was married to Judith Ann Goldman from 1965-2000. The couple raised three children.
Associated With
He and Suzan-Lori Parks both received MacArthur grants.
