James Dickey
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Summary
James Dickey was born on February 2, 1923[1], in Atlanta[2]. He died on January 19, 1997[3], in Columbia[4]. He worked as a writer[5], poet[6], screenwriter[7], and novelist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,479 views/month, #6,953 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Pawleys Island[10]
- Child: Christopher Dickey[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Employer: University of South Carolina[13], University of Florida[14], Rice University[15]
- Educated at: Vanderbilt University[16], Clemson University[17], North Atlanta High School[18], Darlington School[19]
- Award received: National Book Award[20], Prix Médicis étranger[21], Guggenheim Fellowship[22]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23], American Academy of Arts and Letters[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Genre: poetry[26]
- Commons category: James Dickey[27]
- Archives at: Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library[28]
- Participated in conflict: Korean War[29], World War II[30]
- Family name: Dickey[31]
- Given name: James[32]
- Described by source: The South Carolina Encyclopedia Guide to South Carolina Writers[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[34]
- Name in native language: James Dickey[35]
Why It Matters
James Dickey has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
Works attributed to him include Deliverance[38], a literary work[39].
FAQs
Where was James Dickey born?
James Dickey's place of birth was Atlanta[2].
Where did James Dickey die?
James Dickey passed away in Columbia[4].
What did James Dickey do for work?
James Dickey worked as a writer[5], poet[6], screenwriter[7], and novelist[8].
Where did James Dickey go to school?
James Dickey was educated at Vanderbilt University[16], Clemson University[17], North Atlanta High School[18], and Darlington School[19].
What awards did James Dickey receive?
Honors received include National Book Award[20], Prix Médicis étranger[21], and Guggenheim Fellowship[22].