Quote by: E. L. Doctorow

Each book tends to have its own identity rather than the author's. It speaks from itself rather than you. Each book is unlike the others because you are not bringing the same voice to every book. I think that keeps you alive as a writer.


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Author Bio


  • NameE. L. Doctorow
  • DescriptionNovelist, editor, professor
  • BornJanuary 6, 1931
  • DiedJuly 21, 2015
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionNovelist; Writer; Faculty
  • WorksThe Book Of Daniel; Ragtime; Billy Bathgate; The March; Homer & Langley
  • AwardsGuggenheim Fellowship; National Humanities Medal; National Book Award