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Edward Abbey

1927 - 1989

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Edward Paul Abbey (January 29, 1927 – March 14, 1989) was an American author and essayist noted for his advocacy of environmental issues, criticism of public land policies, and anarchist political views. His best-known works include the novel The Monkey Wrench Gang, which has been cited as an inspiration by radical environmental groups, and the non-fiction work Desert Solitaire. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Edward Abbey is the 5,807th most popular writer (down from 5,781st in 2019), the 9,611th most popular biography from United States (down from 8,950th in 2019) and the 703rd most popular American Writer.

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Among writers, Edward Abbey ranks 5,807 out of 7,302. Before him are Artur Adson, Joaquim Manuel de Macedo, André Chamson, Mehmet Emin Yurdakul, Ferdinand von Schirach, and Bess Meredyth. After him are Charles Williams, R. A. Lafferty, John Berryman, Brad Falchuk, Earl Derr Biggers, and Guido Gozzano.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1927, Edward Abbey ranks 401. Before him are Olle Håkansson, John Buscema, Harvey Korman, Anne McLaren, Carmen Zapata, and Roberto Bussinello. After him are Howard Zieff, Walter Giller, Vladimir Motyl, Edie Adams, John Kander, and Juan José Pizzuti. Among people deceased in 1989, Edward Abbey ranks 264. Before him are Bas Paauwe, Pua Kealoha, Hu Die, Imre Hódos, Ansa Ikonen, and Ursula Knab. After him are Georgy Tovstonogov, Erich Herrmann, Aileen Pringle, Norma Varden, Ludwig Schuberth, and Edvin Laine.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Edward Abbey ranks 9,613 out of 20,380. Before him are Harry Hebner (1891), Bess Meredyth (1890), Ella Baker (1903), Elizabeth Ryan (1892), Sally Struthers (1947), and Nathaniel Cartmell (1883). After him are Sarah Silverman (1970), R. A. Lafferty (1914), John Berryman (1914), Charles Darrow (1889), Joe Bonamassa (1977), and Fannie Flagg (1944).

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Among WRITERS In United States

Among writers born in United States, Edward Abbey ranks 703. Before him are William Blum (1933), James Dashner (1972), Elizabeth Gilbert (1969), Tim Powers (1952), Fred Saberhagen (1930), and Bess Meredyth (1890). After him are R. A. Lafferty (1914), John Berryman (1914), Brad Falchuk (1971), Earl Derr Biggers (1884), Gardner Dozois (1947), and Donald Richie (1924).

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