Stanley Elkin

This article is about the American novelist. For the Canadian politician, see Stanley Edward Elkin. For the American historian, see Stanley Elkins. For the American mystery writer, see Stanley Ellin.
Stanley Elkin
BornStanley Lawrence Elkin
May 11, 1930
New York City, U.S.
DiedMay 31, 1995(1995-05-31) (aged 65)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
OccupationNovelist, professor
Period1950–1995

Stanley Lawrence Elkin (May 11, 1930 – May 31, 1995)[1] was an American novelist, short story writer, and essayist. His extravagant, satirical fiction revolves around American consumerism, popular culture, and male-female relationships.

  1. ^ Bezner, Kevin (2001). "Stanley (Lawrence) Elkin". In Greasley, Philip A. (ed.). Dictionary of Midwestern Literature. Vol. One: The Authors. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press. p. 172. ISBN 0-253-33609-0. Retrieved June 3, 2010.