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American postmodern, feminist author influenced by cult figures such as William S. Burroughs and Georges Bataille. Author of almost a dozen novels, dozens of short stories and essays, an opera libretto, and a screenplay, she wrote about violence, alienation, and feminism. In 1981 she won a Pushcart Prize for her novel New York City in 1979. See more trivia »

Born:

Karen Lehmann
April 18, 1947 in New York City, New York, USA

Died:

November 30, 1997 (age 50) in Tijuana, Mexico

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Actress (2 titles)

1998 The Falconer (TV movie)

1990 The Golden Boat
Professor

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Writer (1 title)

1983 Variety (script)

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Self (1 title)

1989 The Media Show (TV series)
Herself

– Episode #5.9 (1989) … Herself

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Personal Details

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Playwright: "Lulu Unchained" See more »

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1 Biographical Movie | 1 Article | See more »

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Trivia:

American postmodern, feminist author influenced by cult figures such as William S. Burroughs and Georges Bataille. Author of almost a dozen novels, dozens of short stories and essays, an opera libretto, and a screenplay, she wrote about violence, alienation, and feminism. In 1981 she won a Pushcart Prize for her novel New York City in 1979. See more »

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