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Born: 7/05/1943
Primary Vocation: Literary
Geographic Connection to Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County
Awards: New York Times Notable Book
Abstract:
Fiction novelist Albert French was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and his hometown is the backdrop for his novel I Can't Wait On God (1999). French openly grapples with his experiences as an African American man and a veteran in his widely acclaimed work. Read more here.
"Albert French." Black Writers of PA. 2020. 31 August 2020.
Biography:
For more information, see the Abstract for links.
Photo Credit: Agnieszka Trzos. "Photograph of Albert French." Photograph. Licensed under Fair Use. Cropped to 4x3. Source: Online Resource.
Written by Marcelle Thomas, Fall 2020