| Full Name |
Donald Barthelme |
| Date of Birth |
07 April 1931 |
| Place of Birth |
Houston, Texas, USA |
| Date of Death |
01 July 1989 |
| Place of Death |
Houston, Texas, USA |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
United States |
| Education |
University of Houston, University of Texas at Austin |
| Profession |
Novelist, Short Story Writer, Editor |
| Years of Activity |
1961-1989 |
| Brief Information |
Donald Barthelme was an American short story writer and novelist known for his experimental and postmodern style. His work often featured elements of surrealism, dark humor, and critiques of contemporary society. Barthelme's distinctive voice and innovative narrative techniques significantly influenced American literature in the latter half of the 20th century. |