Edward Lewis Wallant Award
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Edition 8 (1972) Winner
Robert Kotlowitz
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Robert Kotlowitz
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1924-11-21 （Madison, New Jersey, U.S.）
- Died
- 2012-08-25 （New York City, U.S.） age 87
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Madison, New Jersey (birthplace) → Baltimore, Maryland (raised) → New York City (residence/work)
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Television producer, Documentary filmmaker, Editor
- Active Years
- 1949-2012
- Affiliations
- Harper's Magazine (staff/editorial), WNET/THIRTEEN (television station)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maine (Army Specialized Training Program) | — | Engineering (attended) | — | 1943-1944 | United States |
| Johns Hopkins University | — | — | — | — | United States |
| Peabody Conservatory of Music | — | — | — | — | United States |
University of Maine (Army Specialized Training Program)
Engineering (attended)
Period:
1943-1944
Country:
United States
Attended as part of the Army Specialized Training Program during WWII
Johns Hopkins University
Country:
United States
Study recorded postwar; detailed degree information unknown
Peabody Conservatory of Music
Country:
United States
Has records of musical study in Baltimore
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | National Jewish Book Award | Somewhere Else | — | National Jewish Book Awards | 受賞 |
National Jewish Book Award
1973
Work:
Somewhere Else
Organization:
National Jewish Book Awards
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Somewhere Else
1972 NovelA novel set in Baltimore exploring urban life, personal isolation, and aspects of Jewish identity.
BaltimoreUrban lifeIdentity
The Boardwalk
1977 NovelA novel depicting human relationships and scenes around Baltimore.
CommunityUrban memory
Sea Changes
1986 Fiction/EssaysA work with motifs of the sea addressing change and personal growth; a mix of shorter fiction and essayistic elements.
ChangeSelfNature as metaphor
His Master’s Voice
1992 NovelA novel treating themes of family, memory, and the voice of tradition.
FamilyMemoryTradition
Before Their Time: A Memoir
1999 MemoirA memoir recounting World War II experiences, notably the massacre of his platoon and his survival.
WarSurvivalTrauma and memory
Bibliography
- Somewhere Else (1972)
- The Boardwalk (1977)
- Sea Changes (1986)
- His Master’s Voice (1992)
- Before Their Time: A Memoir (1999)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Realistic depictionUrban-fiction detailed descriptionMemoiristic narration
- Recurring Motifs
- Baltimore cityscapeMemory of warFamily and community
Legacy
Robert Kotlowitz left an impact both in television production and literature. His work at WNET/THIRTEEN significantly shaped PBS programming, and through his novels and memoirs he recorded Baltimore's urban life and wartime memories.
In Popular Culture
- Recognized as part of the producing team that influenced PBS programming and formats
Trivia
- Survived a massacre of his platoon during World War II; only a few members survived.
- Won the 1973 National Jewish Book Award for the novel Somewhere Else (1972).
- Served on the staff of Harper's Magazine from 1959 to 1971 and later worked in television production at WNET.
- His son, Alex Kotlowitz, is also an author.