1936 – 2004

Lucia Berlin

American writer

writer
Born
1936-11-12, Juneau
Died
2004-11-12
Birthplace state
Alaska

Biography

Lucia Berlin was born in Juneau, Alaska in 1936 and died in 2004. A short story writer, she maintained a small devoted following during her lifetime but did not achieve wide readership. Her selected stories, published as A Manual for Cleaning Women in 2015, brought her sudden literary recognition eleven years after her death.

Occupation

Lucia Berlin is recorded as a writer, born in Alaska (1936–2004).

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Frequently asked about Lucia Berlin

Who was Lucia Berlin?
Lucia Berlin was American writer, born in Alaska (1936 – 2004).
When and where was Lucia Berlin born?
Lucia Berlin was born on 1936-11-12 in Juneau.
When did Lucia Berlin die?
Lucia died on 2004-11-12.
What was Lucia Berlin known for?
Lucia Berlin is recorded as a writer.
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