Don DeLillo
Donald Richard DeLillo was born in 1936, in an Italian-American working-class family in New York.[1] DeLillo's childhood experiences influenced much of his later writing. DeLillo went to college at Fordham University in New York City, where he was exposed to various cultures which would also influence his writing. In 1958, DeLillo graduated with a degree in communication arts, and worked in advertising.[1] His work in advertising would shape much of White Noise, and allowed him to address twentieth century consumerism in the novel. |
In 1966, Don DeLillo started his first novel, Americana, which was published in 1971.[2] Americana received mixed reviews, and DeLillo was recognized as a potentially strong author. DeLillo continued to frequently publish novels for the next several years. In 1985, DeLillo published White Noise, a postmodern novel which received critical acclaim. In the same year, DeLillo received the National Book Award for White Noise.[2] White Noise launched DeLillo's career even more forward than Americana did, and made him a very recognizable author. In 2005, Time recognized White Noise in its TIME 100 Best English-language Novels from 1923 to 2005.[3]
DeLillo continued to write, and covered subjects including sports, mathematics, the Cold War, terrorism, and technology. In 1979, DeLillo began to branch from his novel works, and started writing as a playwright. To date, DeLillo has written five major plays. Two of his novels have been adapted for the stage as well.[4]
Today, Don DeLillo resides in New York City, and has announced that he is currently writing his sixteenth novel.[3]
DeLillo continued to write, and covered subjects including sports, mathematics, the Cold War, terrorism, and technology. In 1979, DeLillo began to branch from his novel works, and started writing as a playwright. To date, DeLillo has written five major plays. Two of his novels have been adapted for the stage as well.[4]
Today, Don DeLillo resides in New York City, and has announced that he is currently writing his sixteenth novel.[3]