Warren Miller (author)
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Warren Miller was an American writer. Although he gained some notoriety for his books dealing with issues of race, as in The Cool World and The Siege of Harlem, and for his more political books such as Looking for The General and Flush Times, because of his early death due to lung cancer and his outspoken political views he has remained relatively unknown.
, and was an instructor of literature there during the 1950s. He wrote several novels during the 1950s and early 60's. His novel Love Me Little was originally published under the pseudonym Amanda Vail.
Miller was married twice; first to a woman named Adelaide, then to a woman named Jane. His first marriage produced two daughters, Scottie and Eve.
was first made into a play and then a movie in 1964 directed by Shirley Clarke
, produced by Frederick Wiseman
, and with musical score by Dizzy Gillespie
.
Biography
Miller received his Bachelors and Masters from the University of IowaUniversity of Iowa
The University of Iowa is a public state-supported research university located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. It is the oldest public university in the state. The university is organized into eleven colleges granting undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees...
, and was an instructor of literature there during the 1950s. He wrote several novels during the 1950s and early 60's. His novel Love Me Little was originally published under the pseudonym Amanda Vail.
Miller was married twice; first to a woman named Adelaide, then to a woman named Jane. His first marriage produced two daughters, Scottie and Eve.
In other media
The book The Cool WorldThe Cool World (novel)
The Cool World is a novel published 1959 written by American author Warren Miller. Subsequent adaptations for a play and film of the same title were subsequently released in 1960 and 1964 respectively....
was first made into a play and then a movie in 1964 directed by Shirley Clarke
Shirley Clarke
Shirley Clarke was an American independent filmmaker.-Early life:Born Shirley Brimberg in New York City, Shirley Clarke was the daughter of a Polish-immigrant father who made his fortune in manufacturing. Her mother was the daughter of a multimillionaire Jewish manufacturer and inventor. Her...
, produced by Frederick Wiseman
Frederick Wiseman
Frederick Wiseman is an American documentary filmmaker. He came to documentary filmmaking after first being trained as a lawyer...
, and with musical score by Dizzy Gillespie
Dizzy Gillespie
John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie was an American jazz trumpet player, bandleader, singer, and composer dubbed "the sound of surprise".Together with Charlie Parker, he was a major figure in the development of bebop and modern jazz...
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