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Real Life is Taylor's first novel; he is a "scientist turned novelist" who did his undergraduate studies at Auburn University Montgomery. [2] Charles Arrowsmith, writing for The Washington Post, said that "Like many first novels, Real Life appears to hew to its author's own experience—Taylor has written in numerous personal essays about being gay and Southern, his abusive upbringing and his ...
Taylor's book tour to publicize his novel was cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions on travel and public gatherings. [26] Real Life was shortlisted for the 2020 Booker Prize. [27] The New York Times included the novel on its list of "100 Notable Books of 2020". [28]
Taylor was inspired to write The Late Americans while contending with pressure to commodify his experiences as a queer Black southerner in his art. [1] [2] The novel began as a satirical short story revolving around Seamus, a character disdainful of the prominent role identity politics play in his peers' poetry, who would eventually become the center of the novel's first chapter. [3]
The award-winning author of 'Real Life' and 'The Late Americans' on Henry James, 'Persuasion,' and the Book That He'd Like Turned Into a TV Show.
Brandon Taylor burst onto the literary scene three years ago, publishing two widely acclaimed books in quick succession. Taylor himself spoke about approaching the messy business of creative ...
That book is heavier than the dictionary. I could sleep forever. I have too much on my plate. Check out that mountain of books on my bedside table. The line at the grocery store was like Disney World.
Brandon Taylor may refer to: Brandon Taylor (American football) (born 1990), American former NFL player; Brandon Taylor (basketball) (born 1994), American NBA player;
Brandon Alex Taylor (born January 29, 1990) is an American former professional football player who was a safety for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the LSU Tigers .