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Paul Theroux is an American travel writer, novelist, literary critic, and professor. Born on April 10, 1941, in Medford, Massachusetts, he began his work period in 1967. He is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the Peace Corps, and the Writers Guild of America West. He was educated at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and has been employed by the National University of Singapore.
His notable works include *The Imperial Way*, *By Rail from Peshawar to Chittagong*, *Sailing Through China* (1984), *Blinding Light*, *O-Zone*, and *The shortest day of the year*. Theroux has received the James Tait Black Memorial Prize and the Eagle Scout award. He is influenced by Graham Greene and Henry James. He is a member of the Catholic Church and speaks English. His children are Marcel Theroux and Louis Theroux.
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- 10 April 1941
- Works
- 264
Top works
- Journey Without Maps
- Short Story International (SSI) Volume 14, Number 83 (Tales by the World's Great Contemporary Writers Presented Unabridged, Volume 14)
- The Imperial Way, By Rail from Peshawar to Chittagong
- Sailing Through China by Paul Theroux (1984-01-01)
- Blinding Light
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Film & TV
Medford, Massachusetts, United States
Paul Edward Theroux (born April 10, 1941) is an American novelist and travel writer. He was awarded the 1981 James Tait Black Memorial Prize for his novel The Mosquito Coast, which was adapted for the 1986 movie of the same name and the 2021 television series of the same name. He is the father of English-American authors and documentary filmmakers Marcel and Louis Theroux, the brother of authors…
Known for
- Dangerous Edge: A Life of Graham Greene — Self2013
- Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown2013
- Blackpool Wakes — Self1989
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Key facts
- Born
- Paul Edward Theroux , ( 1941-04-10 ) April 10, 1941 (age 85) , Medford, Massachusetts , U.S.
- Occupation
- Novelist travel writer short story writer literary critic
- Education
- University of Maine , University of Massachusetts, Amherst ( BA )
- Period
- 1967–present
- Spouse
- Anne Castle ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1967 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1993 ) Sheila Donnelly ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1995 )
- Children
- Marcel Theroux Louis Theroux
- Relatives
- Alexander Theroux (brother) Peter Theroux (brother) Justin Theroux (nephew)
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Paul
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Medford
- Child
- Louis Theroux
- Occupation
- screenwriter
- Employer
- National University of Singapore
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Religion
- Catholic Church
- Award
- Eagle Scout
- Image
- PaulTheroux 2008Sep.jpg
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- date of birth
- 1941-04-10
- member of
- Writers Guild of America West
- influenced by
- Henry James
- Commons category
- Paul Theroux
- start of work period
- 1967-00-00
- name in native language
- Paul Theroux
- writing language
- English language
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Encyclopedic overview
Paul Edward Theroux (/θəˈruː/ thə-ROO; born April 10, 1941) is an American novelist and travel writer who has written numerous books, including the travelogue The Great Railway Bazaar (1975). Some of his works of fiction have been adapted as feature films. He was awarded the 1981 James Tait Black Memorial Prize for his novel The Mosquito Coast, which was adapted for the 1986 movie of the same name and the 2021 television series of the same name.
He is the father of English-American authors and documentary filmmakers Marcel and Louis Theroux, the brother of authors Alexander Theroux and Peter Theroux, and uncle of the American actor and screenwriter Justin Theroux.
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