Richard Gary Brautigan (January 30, 1935 – c. September 16, 1984) was an American novelist, poet, and short story writer. A prolific writer, he wrote throughout his life and published ten novels, two collections of short stories, and four books of poetry.

Apr 11, 1985 · Friends and loved ones remember Richard Brautigan, a true San Francisco original and the voice of the Summer of Love

Jan 26, 2025 · Richard Brautigan (born Jan. 30, 1935, Tacoma, Wash., U.S.—found dead Oct. 25, 1984, Bolinas, Calif.) was an American novelist and poet known for ironic, often surreal works that conceal dark humour and social criticism.

Richard Brautigan was born in Tacoma, Washington. He had a difficult childhood, and he did not attend college. When he was in his 20s, he moved to San Francisco, California.

19 hours ago · 1. Richard Brautigan, born in 1935, stands as a distinctive figure in 20th-century American poetry.While he may not have attained the widespread recognition of poets like Robert Lowell, Sylvia Plath, or Allen Ginsberg, his work presents a unique blend of whimsy, satire, and melancholic reflection, which makes him an essential poet of the postwar American literary …

Richard Brautigan (January 30, 1934 – October 25, 1984) was a 20th century American poet, short-story writer, and novelist. A prolific writer throughout his life, publishing ten novels, two collections of short stories, and four books of poetry.

Richard Brautigan grew up in the Pacific Northwest, the same richly wooded territory that later produced David Lynch, Matt Groening and Kurt Cobain. Brautigan, who fits like a glove into the region’s pantheon of weird brilliance, was born on January 30, 1935 in Tacoma, Washington.

Richard Brautigan (1935-1984) was an American writer noted for his idiosyncratic yet easy-to-read prose style. Most popular during the late 1960s to early 1970s, Brautigan continues to attract readers.

May 12, 2018 · Short-story writer, novelist, and poet, Richard Brautigan (1935 – 1984) created a stream of works that resist simple categories—in fact, defy categorization altogether.

The official website of author Richard Brautigan.