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E. L. Doctorow was an American author renowned for his historical novels. His works often use the backdrop of American history to delve into the complexities of human nature. Born on January 6, 1931, Doctorow passed away on July 21, 2015.

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Famous E. L. Doctorow Quotes

“If you feel a bump on page one hundred, it may be you went off on page fifty.”

Ifs Feels May Pages Hundred Fifty Be You Bumps

Author:E. L. Doctorow

“So that individuation may be compared to a pyramid in that it is only achieved by the placement of the top stone… The Jews, Ford said. They ain't like anyone else I know. There goes you theory up shits creek. He smiled.”

Knows May Said Theory Stones Jew Pyramids Creeks Individuation Placement

Book:Ragtime: A Novel

Source: Ragtime: A Novel

“It may be that the most avid readers of new fiction in America today are film producers, an indication of the trouble were in.”

May Today America Film Fiction Trouble Reader Producers Indication Avid America Today

Book:Jack London, Hemingway, and the Constitution:: Selected Essays, 1977-1992

Source: Jack London, Hemingway, and the Constitution:: Selected Essays, 1977-1992

“A new reader shouldn't be able to find you in your work, though someone who's read more may begin to.”

May Able Reader

Author:E. L. Doctorow

About the Author

Born: January 6, 1931
Died: July 21, 2015
Known for: Author
Quotes: 99

Books & Sources

Homer & Langley: A NovelRelated source material

Jack London, Hemingway, and the Constitution:: Selected Essays, 1977-1992Related source material

The Book of Daniel: A NovelRelated source material

Loon Lake: A NovelRelated source material

Ragtime: A NovelRelated source material

Conversations with E.L. DoctorowRelated source material

Jack London, Hemingway, and the Constitution: Selected Essays, 1977-1992Related source material

Ragtime, The March, and Homer & Langley: Three Bestselling NovelsRelated source material

Creationists: Selected Essays, 1993-2006Related source material

World's Fair: A NovelRelated source material

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