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Adam Johnson is the Phil and Penny Knight Professor of Creative Writing and Professor of English at Stanford University. His work focuses on narrative theory, the novel's development, indigeneity, and speculative fiction. He holds a B.A. in Journalism from Arizona State University (1992), M.A. and M.F.A. in English and Creative Writing from McNeese State University (1996), and a Ph.D. in English from Florida State University (2000).
- Education:
- B.A., Journalism, Arizona State University (1992)
- M.A., English, McNeese State University (1996)
- M.F.A., Creative Writing (Fiction), McNeese State University (1996)
- Ph.D., English, Florida State University (2000)
Johnson’s research explores themes such as oral tradition, counter-narrative, and trauma theory. His acclaimed works include Fortune Smiles (National Book Award) and The Orphan Master’s Son (Pulitzer Prize). His stories appear in prestigious journals like Esquire, Harper’s, and The Paris Review.
Awards:
- National Book Award (2015)
- Pulitzer Prize (2013)
- Whiting Award
- Guggenheim Fellowship
No advising or grant information is provided. He is affiliated with Stanford’s Creative Writing program and identifies as an enrolled member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe.
