David Leavitt

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David Leavitt

Literature

#953

World Rank

#2100

Historical Rank

#470

USA Rank

Writing

#390

World Rank

#614

Historical Rank

#242

USA Rank

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Why Is David Leavitt Influential?

According to Wikipedia, David Leavitt is an American novelist, short story writer, and biographer. Biography Leavitt was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Gloria and Harold Leavitt. Harold was a professor who taught at Stanford University and Gloria was a political activist. Leavitt grew up in Palo Alto, California, and graduated from Yale University with a B.A. in English in 1983. After his first book's success, he spent much of the 1990s living in Italy working and restoring an old house in Semproniano in Tuscany with his partner. He has also taught at Princeton University.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With David Leavitt?

David Leavitt is affiliated with the following schools:

• Yale University
• University of Florida
• Princeton University

What Are David Leavitt's Academic Contributions?

David Leavitt is most known for their academic work in the field of literature. They are also known for their academic work in the fields of

David Leavitt has made the following academic contributions:

• The Two Hotel Francforts
• The Indian Clerk
• The Body of Jonah Boyd
• Family Dancing
• Equal Affections