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Ishmael Reed

1938 - Today

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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. 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. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Ishmael Reed is the 7,014th most popular writer (down from 6,903rd in 2019), the 15,743rd most popular biography from United States (down from 14,794th in 2019) and the 1,103rd most popular American Writer.

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Among writers, Ishmael Reed ranks 7,014 out of 7,302. Before him are Bryan Fuller, Grace Ogot, Lena Andersson, Matt Haig, Léonora Miano, and Javier Sierra. After him are Geoff Ryman, Tetiana Chornovol, Viet Thanh Nguyen, Ruta Sepetys, Kateryna Kalytko, and Nicolas Mathieu.

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Among people born in 1938, Ishmael Reed ranks 616. Before him are Gus Johnson, Jay Arnette, Bruce Babbitt, Bertie Auld, Michael Bell, and Anne Helm. After him are Patrick John, Derek Dougan, Sai Paranjpye, Shashi Deshpande, Bill Christian, and Paul G. Kirk.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Ishmael Reed ranks 15,750 out of 20,380. Before him are Amber Liu (1992), Melissa Manchester (1951), Vicki Lewis (1960), Chris Stapleton (1978), Master P (1970), and Jodie Sweetin (1982). After him are Gaby Hoffmann (1982), Sendhil Ramamurthy (1974), Julie Bennett (1932), Kellyanne Conway (1967), Jason Ritter (1980), and Heather Morris (1987).

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Among WRITERS In United States

Among writers born in United States, Ishmael Reed ranks 1,103. Before him are Justin Raimondo (1951), P. J. O'Rourke (1947), Rebecca Walker (1969), Candace Owens (1989), Joaquin Miller (1837), and Bryan Fuller (1969). After him are Ruta Sepetys (1967), Joseph Finder (1958), Cleanth Brooks (1906), Peter Hedges (1962), James Gould Cozzens (1903), and Andy Rooney (1919).

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