Peter Christopher
This article is about the author and academic. For the author of books about shipwrecks and riverboats, see Peter Christopher (author).
| Peter Christopher | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1956 |
| Died | April 15, 2008 |
| Nationality | United States |
| Alma mater |
University of Florida Columbia University |
| Known for | Being a highly acclaimed author |
| Spouse(s) | Carolyn Altman |
Peter Christopher was an Associate Professor at Georgia Southern University. Christopher was a highly acclaimed author, and had written numerous books.[1]
Christopher also served as a writer-in-residence for the Writers Voice Workshop, and lectured at the University of Florida, Columbia University, and New York University. He joined the faculty of the Georgia Southern Writing and Linguistics Department in 1998, where he helped build the creative writing program.
Christopher died on April 15, 2008 due to liver cancer.
Bibliography
Novels
- Campfires of the Dead (1989)
Education
- Masters in Fine Arts from the University of Florida in 1996.
- Bachelors in Literature from Columbia University in 1978.
Awards
Christopher received a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship in Literature.[2]
References
Footnotes
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