Oates, Joyce Carol, 1938-

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Description: Writing in genres ranging from family chronicles to psychological suspense to horror, Joyce Carol Oates offers provocative, often political, novels and short stories that address significant social issues. Oates' dark, gripping tales often focus on violence and victimization and the characters' response to it. By narrating in both first and third person, Oates creates an intimate relationship between readers and characters as she explores complex human interactions. Her stories are generally set in small towns and rural areas, and often have a timeless feel. Her nonfiction includes both essays and memoirs. Start with: The Falls (Adult Fiction); A Widow's Story (Nonfiction)

Gender: Female

Nationality: American

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Date: 1938-

Description: Writing in genres ranging from family chronicles to psychological suspense to horror, Joyce Carol Oates offers provocative, often political, novels and short stories that address significant social issues. Oates' dark, gripping tales often focus on violence and victimization and the characters' response to it. By narrating in both first and third person, Oates creates an intimate relationship between readers and characters as she explores complex human interactions. Her stories are generally set in small towns and rural areas, and often have a timeless feel. Her nonfiction includes both essays and memoirs. Start with: The Falls (Adult Fiction); A Widow's Story (Nonfiction)

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Gender: Female

Birth place

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Nationality: American

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Occupation: Author

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Pace Pace is the rate at which a story unfolds for the reader.

Tone Tone is the feeling that a book evokes in the reader. In many cases, this category best answers the question, "What are you in the mood for?"

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Character Only applied to fiction books, character appeal is especially for those readers who love books because of the characters.