Vance Bourjaily

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Vance Bourjaily

Literature

#1340

World Rank

#2745

Historical Rank

#652

USA Rank

Literary Criticism

#123

World Rank

#193

Historical Rank

#53

USA Rank

Writing

#374

World Rank

#593

Historical Rank

#232

USA Rank

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Why Is Vance Bourjaily Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Vance Nye Bourjaily was an American novelist, playwright, journalist, creative writing teacher, and essayist. Life Bourjaily was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Monte Ferris Bourjaily, a Lebanese immigrant who was a journalist and later became editor of the United Features Syndicate, and Barbara Webb, an American-born features author and novelist. Bourjaily moved several times during his youth. His childhood was spent in Connecticut, Virginia, and New York. Bourjaily graduated from Handley High School in Winchester, Virginia in 1939. After graduating, Bourjaily enrolled in Bowdoin College. With the coming of World War II, Bourjaily became a volunteer ambulance driver from 1942 to 1944. He then served two years in the army from 1944 to 1946. Bourjaily's time in the army was a central theme to many of his later writings. His Arab American themes are explored by literary critic Evelyn Shakir

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Vance Bourjaily?

Vance Bourjaily is affiliated with the following schools:

• Oregon State University
• Bowdoin College