About
A twentieth-century American novelist, he is best known for Little Big Man. His literary work spanned several genres, including crime and Utopian fiction.
Before Fame
After serving in the United States Army during World War II, he attended the University of Cincinnati, Columbia University and the New School for Social Research.
Trivia
His 1983 novel, The Feud, was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.
Family Life
He grew up in Lockland, Ohio. He married artist Jeanne Redpath in 1950.
Associated With
His 1964 novel, Little Big Man, was made into a film by Arthur Penn.
