Lannan Literary Awards
3 appearances
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Edition 146 (2002, held 7 times in year) Fellowship
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Edition 151 (2002, held 12 times in year) Fellowship
David James Duncan
デイヴィッド・ジェームズ・ダンカン
Deividdo Jēmuzu Dankan
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- null （Portland, Oregon, U.S.）
- Died
- null
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Portland, Oregon, U.S. → Lolo, Montana, U.S.
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist, Essayist
- Active Years
- 1983-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State University | — | — | — | — | United States |
Portland State University
Country:
United States
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Pacific Northwest Booksellers Award | The River Why | — | Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association | 受賞 |
| — | Pacific Northwest Booksellers Award | The Brothers K | — | Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association | 受賞 |
| 1992 | American Library Association Best Books | The Brothers K | — | American Library Association | 受賞 |
| 1992 | New York Times Notable Book | The Brothers K | — | The New York Times | 選出 |
Pacific Northwest Booksellers Award
Work:
The River Why
Organization:
Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association
Result:
受賞
Pacific Northwest Booksellers Award
Work:
The Brothers K
Organization:
Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association
Result:
受賞
American Library Association Best Books
1992
Work:
The Brothers K
Organization:
American Library Association
Result:
受賞
New York Times Notable Book
1992
Work:
The Brothers K
Organization:
The New York Times
Result:
選出
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The River Why
1983 Novel (coming-of-age / nature)A coming-of-age novel about a young angler's search for meaning and connection with nature. Combines humor and philosophical reflection while exploring family and environmental themes.
environmentfishingcoming-of-agefamilyspiritual/philosophical inquiry
Adaptations
- [Film] The River Why / Matthew Leutwyler (2008)
The Brothers K
1992 Novel (family saga / historical elements)An expansive novel centered on an American Midwestern family, set against baseball, Christianity, and social change. Noted for its humor and deep character insight.
familybaseballreligionidentityAmerican society
River Teeth
1996 Short storiesA collection of short stories dealing with nature, local communities, and personal memory.
naturerural communitymemory
Sun House
2023 NovelA recent novel that continues the author's preoccupations with nature and family narratives.
familynaturememory
Bibliography
- The River Why (1983)
- The Brothers K (1992)
- River Teeth (1996)
- My Story As Told By Water (2001)
- God Laughs and Plays (2001)
- Sun House (2023)
Adaptations
- The River Why (film, 2008)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- lyrical and reflective prosenature-focused, naturalistic descriptionnarrative that incorporates essayistic asides
- Recurring Motifs
- rivers and fishingfamily relationshipsreligious/spiritual inquiryenvironmental conservation
Legacy
David James Duncan is an American writer known for works centered on nature and family. Novels such as The River Why and The Brothers K achieved critical and commercial success; he has been influential in regional environmental advocacy. His papers are archived and studied.
Archives
- Papers held in the Sowell Family Collection in Literature, Community, and the Natural World at the Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library, Texas Tech University
In Popular Culture
- Broader recognition from the film adaptation of The River Why (2008)
Quotes
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I engaged in a three-year legal battle against the producers of the film. That battle was settled. My name is off the film, and the rights have returned to me.
Source: Interview (1859 Oregon Magazine) (2009)
Trivia
- His papers are archived at Texas Tech University's special collections.
- The River Why was adapted into a film in 2008.
- Lives in Lolo, Montana and has advocated for preservation of rivers such as the Blackfoot River.