.jpg) Author Ishmael Reed at San Francisco Public Library in 2019 Image by San Francisco Public Library, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY 3.0 |
Paul LavalleIshmael Reed Ishmael Reed American poet, novelist, essayist, songwriter, and playwright (born 1938) Ishmael Scott Reed (born February 22, 1938) is an American poet, novelist, essayist, songwriter, composer, playwright, editor and publisher known for his satirical works challenging American political culture.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] Perhaps his best-known work is Mumbo Jumbo (1972), a sprawling and unorthodox novel set in 1920s New York. Reed's work represents neglected African and African-American perspectives.[9] This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification. (June 2025) Quick facts Born, Occupation ... Ishmael Reed Reed in 2019 Born Ishmael Scott Reed (1938-02-22) February 22, 1938 (age 87) Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S. Occupation Poet essayist novelist playwright lyricist Education University at Buffalo Notable works Full list Spouse Priscilla Thompson… (Source: Wikipedia)
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