Joyce Carol Oates

Joyce Carol Oates

author United States

Joyce Carol Oates is an acclaimed American author known for her prolific output and diverse range of genres, including novels, short stories, and essays. Born in 1938, she has published over 70 works and received numerous awards, including the National Book Award and the PEN/Malamud Award. Oates often explores themes of violence, identity, and the human condition, with notable works such as 'Them,' 'We Were the Mulvaneys,' and 'The Gravedigger's Daughter.' Her writing is characterized by its psychological depth and incisive social commentary, making her one of the most significant voices in contemporary literature.

Born on Jun 16, 1938 (87 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
145,846
Power
1,325$
Sentiment
7.12
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Mexico 1 7.00 0.11% +0% 128,932,753 135,576 $1,200,000 1,262$
Ecuador 1 8.00 0.06% +0% 17,643,060 10,270 $108,000 63$
Totals 2 146,575,813 145,846 $1,308,000 1,325$
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Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: In Joyce Carol Oates’s novel Foxfire, abused teenage girls form a gang to exact disproportionately intense revenge against their predators. 5

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