Brian Evenson

American writer
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Brian Evenson

Summary

Brian Evenson is a human[1]. Born in Ames[2], he… he was born on August 12, 1966[3]. He worked as a novelist[4], science fiction writer[5], translator[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (337 views/month, #7,164 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Brian Evenson's place of birth was Ames[2].
  • Brian Evenson was born on August 12, 1966[3].
  • Brian Evenson held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Brian Evenson's professions included novelist[4].
  • Brian Evenson's professions included science fiction writer[5].
  • Brian Evenson worked as a translator[6].
  • Brian Evenson's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Among Brian Evenson's employers was Brown University[10].
  • Brian Evenson was employed by Brigham Young University[11].
  • Brian Evenson was employed by California Institute of the Arts[12].
  • Brian Evenson was educated at Brigham Young University[13].
  • Brian Evenson's education included a stint at University of Washington[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Brian Evenson is Father of Lies[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Brian Evenson is Immobility[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Brian Evenson is Last Days[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Brian Evenson is The Warren[18].
  • Brian Evenson received the Guggenheim Fellowship[19].
  • Brian Evenson received the World Fantasy Award for Best Collection[20].
  • Brian Evenson is recorded as male[21].
  • Brian Evenson's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Brian Evenson is associated with the postmodern literature movement[23].
  • Brian Evenson's Commons category is recorded as Brian Evenson[24].
  • Brian Evenson's family name is recorded as Evenson[25].
  • Brian Evenson's given name is recorded as Brian[26].
  • Brian Evenson's official website is recorded as https://brianevenson.com[27].

Product Details

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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: US[29]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 69903acc-a1e6-4979-9ded-bde28cc4a682[30]

Body

Origins and Family

Brian Evenson's place of birth was Ames[2]. He was born on August 12, 1966[3].

Education

Educated at Brigham Young University[13], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1875[33], headquartered in Provo[34] and University of Washington[14], a public research university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1861[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[4], science fiction writer[5], translator[6], and university teacher[7]. Employers include Brown University[10], a private university[38], in United States[39], founded in 1765[40], headquartered in Providence[41]; Brigham Young University[11], a private university[42], in United States[43], founded in 1875[44], headquartered in Provo[45]; and California Institute of the Arts[12], an art academy[46], in United States[47], founded in 1961[48].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Father of Lies[15], a literary work[49]; Immobility[16], a literary work[50]; Last Days[17], a literary work[51], founded in 2009[52]; and The Warren[18], a literary work[53].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[19], a fellowship grant[54], in United States[55], founded in 1925[56] and World Fantasy Award for Best Collection[20], a literary award[57], founded in 1975[58].

Why It Matters

Brian Evenson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (337 views/month, #7,164 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59]

FAQs

Where was Brian Evenson born?

Born in Ames[2], Brian Evenson…

What did Brian Evenson do for work?

Brian Evenson worked as novelist[4], science fiction writer[5], translator[6], and university teacher[7].

Where did Brian Evenson go to school?

Brian Evenson was educated at Brigham Young University[13] and University of Washington[14].

What awards did Brian Evenson receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[19] and World Fantasy Award for Best Collection[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [59] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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