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Judith Guest

b. 1936

Novelist, screenwriter

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About Judith Guest

Born 1936. Judith Guest is an American novelist, writer and screenwriter.

Judith Guest (born March 29, 1936) is an American novelist and screenwriter. She was born in Detroit, Michigan and is the great-niece of Poet Laureate Edgar Guest (1881–1959). She is a recipient of the Janet Heidinger Kafka Prize.

Early life Guest attended Detroit's Mumford High School in 1951.

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Important facts

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Nationality
Education
University of Michigan, Dondero High School, Royal Oak High School, Mumford High School
Awards
Janet Heidinger Kafka Prize

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Judith Guest?

Novelist, screenwriter

When was Judith Guest born?

Judith Guest was born on 29 March 1936 in Detroit.

What is Judith Guest's occupation?

Judith Guest is a novelist, writer and screenwriter.

What nationality is Judith Guest?

Judith Guest is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Judith Guest

· Wikidata: Q513262

· DBpedia: Judith Guest

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