Lorrie Moore

1957 -

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country of citizenship: United States of America

languages spoken, written or signed: American English, English

educated at: Cornell University, St. Lawrence University

occupation: writer, novelist, faculty member, university teacher

award received: Guggenheim Fellowship, PEN/Malamud Award, O. Henry Award

Lorrie Moore (born Marie Lorena Moore; January 13, 1957) is an American writer, critic, and essayist. She is best known for her short stories, some of which have won major awards. Since 1984, she has also taught creative writing. Source: Wikipedia (en)