Richard Brautigan, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Richard Brautigan

American novelist, poet, and short story writer

Date of Birth: 30-Jan-1935

Place of Birth: Tacoma, Washington, United States

Date of Death: 14-Sep-1984

Profession: writer, poet, novelist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Richard Gary Brautigan (January 30, 1935 – ca.
September 16, 1984) was an American novelist, poet, and short story writer.
His work often clinically and surrealistically employs black comedy, parody, and satire, with emotionally blunt prose describing pastoral American life intertwining with technological progress.
He is best known for his novels Trout Fishing in America (1967) and In Watermelon Sugar (1968). Brautigan began his career as a poet, with his first collection being published in 1957.
He made his debut as a novelist with A Confederate General from Big Sur (1964), about a seemingly delusional man who believes himself to be the descendant of a Confederate general.
Brautigan would go on to publish numerous prose and poetry collections until 1982.
He committed suicide in 1984.