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§Author· 2 books
Richard Brautigan
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.
§All Books
In Watermelon Sugar
Richard Brautigan, 1960
43 ratings
Willard and his bowling trophies
Richard Brautigan
10 ratings
§ About Richard Brautigan's books
- Books on SansFiction
- 2
- Published
- 1960
- Average rating
- 3.6 / 5 across 53 ratings
- Genres
- Dystopian, Science Fiction, Young Adult
Start here: In Watermelon Sugar (1960)
IN WATERMELON SUGAR is a story of love and betrayal that takes place in an extraordinary environment where the sun shines a different color every day.
Common questions about Richard Brautigan
- Who is Richard Brautigan?
- 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).
- What is Richard Brautigan best known for?
- Richard Brautigan is best known for In Watermelon Sugar, published in 1960 with 43 ratings and a 3.6 average. It is the most-rated of Richard Brautigan's books on SansFiction.
- How many books has Richard Brautigan written?
- SansFiction lists 2 books by Richard Brautigan, published in 1960. The most popular are In Watermelon Sugar and Willard and his bowling trophies.
- Which Richard Brautigan book should I read first?
- In Watermelon Sugar is the usual place to start: it is Richard Brautigan's most-rated book here, with a 3.6 average.
- What genres does Richard Brautigan write?
- Richard Brautigan's books on SansFiction are tagged Dystopian, Science Fiction and Young Adult.
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