James Purdy

James Purdy net worth and salary: James Purdy is a Novelist who has a net worth of $6 million. James Purdy was born in in July 17, 1914. A twentieth-century American fiction writer, he published over a dozen novels and was nominated for the 1985 PEN/Faulkner Award. His controversial works typically focus on the lives of social outcasts and members of minority groups and include such titles as Eustace Chisholm, Color of Darkness & Malcolm, and Garments the Living Wear.
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Popular As James Purdy
Occupation Novelist
Age 106 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born July 17, 1914 (Ohio)
Birthday July 17
Town/City Ohio
Nationality Ohio

🌙 Zodiac

James Purdy’s zodiac sign is Cancer. According to astrologers, the sign of Cancer belongs to the element of Water, just like Scorpio and Pisces. Guided by emotion and their heart, they could have a hard time blending into the world around them. Being ruled by the Moon, phases of the lunar cycle deepen their internal mysteries and create fleeting emotional patterns that are beyond their control. As children, they don't have enough coping and defensive mechanisms for the outer world, and have to be approached with care and understanding, for that is what they give in return.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

James Purdy was born in the Year of the Tiger. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Tiger are authoritative, self-possessed, have strong leadership qualities, are charming, ambitious, courageous, warm-hearted, highly seductive, moody, intense, and they’re ready to pounce at any time. Compatible with Horse or Dog.

About

A twentieth-century American fiction writer, he published over a dozen novels and was nominated for the 1985 PEN/Faulkner Award. His controversial works typically focus on the lives of social outcasts and members of minority groups and include such titles as Eustace Chisholm, Color of Darkness & Malcolm, and Garments the Living Wear.

Before Fame

He taught French at Greenbriar Military School in West Virginia and subsequently earned a master's degree in English from the University of Chicago.

Trivia

Jonathan Franzen considered Purdy to be one of the most underrated American writers.

Family Life

He grew up in Ohio. He later married Marian Andreas.

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Dorothy Parker praised Purdy's literary work.

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