Ishmael Reed
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American poet, novelist, essayist, songwriter, playwright, editor and publisher
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Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Ishmael Scott Reed (born 22 February 1938) is an American poet, essayist, and novelist. A prominent African-American literary figure, Reed is known for his satirical works challenging American political culture, and highlighting political and cultural oppression. Reed has been described as one of the most controversial writers. While his work has often…
Known for
- I Am Richard Pryor — Self - Poet and Novelist2019
- Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic — Self2013
- Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story — Self2008
- The Last Angel of History — Self1996
- James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket — Self1989
- Personal Problems — Manager of Doggie Diner1980
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- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Scott
- Family name
- Reed
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Chattanooga
- Occupation
- journalist
- Educated at
- University at Buffalo
- Employer
- California College of the Arts
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Official website
- www.ishmaelreed.org
- Image
- Ishmael reed 8635.jpg
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- Commons category
- Ishmael Reed
- date of birth
- 1938-02-22
- ethnic group
- African Americans
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