Diane Johnson
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Diane Johnson (born Diane Lain, April 28, 1934), is an American novelist and essayist whose satirical novels often feature American heroines living in contemporary France. She was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for her novel Persian Nights in 1988.
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Born | Diane Lain (1934-04-28) April 28, 1934 (age 90) Moline, Illinois, U.S. |
Education | Stephens College (BA) |
Genres | Fiction, satire, essays, screenwriting |
Notable awards | American Academy of Arts and Letters, 1999 |
Spouse | Lamar Johnson (1953–1960s) |
Children | 4 |
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In addition to her literary works, she is also known for writing the screenplay of the 1980 cult film The Shining together with its director and producer Stanley Kubrick.