Richard Brautigan
American author and poet
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About Richard Brautigan
American writer Richard Brautigan published four poetry books and ten novels during his illustrious career which lasted for over two decades. He gained global fame with his 1967 book titled “Trout Fishing in America” and was considered one of the best writers in the 1960s and 1970s.
He has gained international fame with novels like “The Abortion: An Historical Romance 1966” and “In Watermelon Sugar”. Aside from the United States, his works have been published in countries like China and Japan.
Family
Brautigan was born to Lulu Mary Keho and Bernard Frederick Brautigan Jr. He walked down the aisle with Virginia Dionne Alder in 1957. Their union produced a daughter.
Education
He attended Woodrow Wilson Junior High School after spending some time at Eugene High School.
Trivia
The writer’s name was mentioned in The Donkeys’ song titled "I Like the Way You Walk".
He published his first poetry collection in 1957.
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F.A.Q. about Richard Brautigan
When is his birthday?
Richard Brautigan's birthday is on January 30, 1935.
In how many days is his birthday?
Richard's birthday is in 13 days
How old was Richard when he died?
He was 49 years old.
When did he die?
He died in September 14, 1984.
How old would he be today?
Richard Brautigan would be 89 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Richard from?
He was born in Tacoma, Washington, U.S..