Jack Matthews

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Jack Matthews

Literature

#2803

World Rank

#4842

Historical Rank

#1319

USA Rank

Writing

#1069

World Rank

#1475

Historical Rank

#722

USA Rank

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Why Is Jack Matthews Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Jack Matthews was an American novelist, short story writer, essayist, playwright and former professor. He published 7 novels, 11 story collections, a novella, and 8 volumes of essays. He was an avid book collector, and many of his book finds served as a basis for his essays and the historical topics he explored in his fiction. His 1972 novel The Charisma Campaigns was nominated by Walker Percy for the National Book Award. He has often made 19th century America and the Civil War period the setting for his fiction, starting with his 1981 novel Sassafras and most recently with the 2011 novel Gambler's Nephew and a 2015 story collection Soldier Boys: Tales of the Civil War. His plays have been performed at multiple theaters around the country.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Jack Matthews ?

Jack Matthews is affiliated with the following schools:

• Ohio University