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William Zinsser

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American writer, editor, journalist, literary critic, and professor

Born 7 Oct 1922
Died 12 May 2015

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  • Cover of: On writing well: an informal guide to writing nonfiction
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Photo of William Zinsser

American writer, editor, journalist, literary critic, and professor

Born 7 Oct 1922
Died 12 May 2015

Subjects

Authorship, Biography, Humor, American Authors, Aufsatzsammlung, Civilization, English language, History and criticism, Rhetoric, United states, biography, Anecdotes, Authors, American, Autobiografie, Autobiography, English language, rhetoric, English teachers, Exposition (Rhetoric), Jazz musicians, Journalists, Kreatives Schreiben, Religious literature, Religious literature, authorship, Writing, 808/.042, Academic writing

Places

United States, New York, New York (N.Y.), New York (State), États-Unis

People

William Knowlton Zinsser, Dwike Mitchell, Willie Ruff

Time

1945-, 20th century

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Alternative names

  • William Knowlton Zinsser
  • William K. Zinsser

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April 18, 2022 Edited by JeneeWhitney Added new photo
April 18, 2022 Edited by JeneeWhitney Added new photo
November 29, 2021 Edited by dcapillae Edited without comment.
March 22, 2011 Edited by George merge authors
April 1, 2008 Created by an anonymous user initial import