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Arts & Literature

Grace Paley

Who

Grace Paley · Arts & Literature

What

Poet / lyricist

When

1922, Bronx, New York, United States — 2007, Thetford, Vermont, United States

Where

United States

Biography

Grace Paley is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Poet / lyricist

How & why

Paley was an American short-story writer, poet and activist, the daughter of Ukrainian Jewish immigrants, whose spare, funny and deeply humane stories captured the voices of New York women. Collections such as 'The Little Disturbances of Man' and 'Enormous Changes at the Last Minute' made her a major figure in the American short story. She was also a lifelong peace and feminist activist. Her Jewish immigrant background pervades her work.

Sources & external links

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jewish Poets & Lyricists

Contributions & Sources

Poet / lyricist

Source: Jinfo.org — Jewish Poets & Lyricists