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Ishmael Reed

1938 - Today

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Ishmael Scott Reed (born February 22, 1938) is an American poet, novelist, essayist, songwriter, composer, playwright, editor and publisher known for his satirical works challenging American political culture. Perhaps his best-known work is Mumbo Jumbo (1972), a sprawling and unorthodox novel set in 1920s New York. Reed's work represents neglected African and African-American perspectives. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 18 different languages on Wikipedia. Ishmael Reed is the 7,096th most popular writer (down from 6,903rd in 2024), the 15,913th most popular biography from United States (down from 14,790th in 2019) and the 1,116th most popular American Writer.

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Among writers, Ishmael Reed ranks 7,096 out of 7,302. Before him are Lena Andersson, Dea Loher, Matt Haig, Léonora Miano, Simon Sinek, and Javier Sierra. After him are Bi Feiyu, Geoff Ryman, Tetiana Chornovol, Viet Thanh Nguyen, Eva García Sáenz de Urturi, and Ruta Sepetys.

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Among people born in 1938, Ishmael Reed ranks 616. Before him are Gus Johnson, Jay Arnette, Bruce Babbitt, Bertie Auld, Michael Bell, and Anne Helm. After him are Patrick John, Derek Dougan, Sai Paranjpye, Shashi Deshpande, Bill Christian, and Paul G. Kirk.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Ishmael Reed ranks 15,920 out of 20,380. Before him are Amber Liu (1992), Melissa Manchester (1951), Vicki Lewis (1960), Chris Stapleton (1978), Master P (1970), and Jodie Sweetin (1982). After him are Gaby Hoffmann (1982), Deion Sanders (1967), Sendhil Ramamurthy (1974), Julie Bennett (1932), Kellyanne Conway (1967), and Jason Ritter (1980).

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Among WRITERS In United States

Among writers born in United States, Ishmael Reed ranks 1,116. Before him are Candace Owens (1989), Jeff Abbott (1963), Jeffrey Goldberg (1965), David Grann (1967), Joaquin Miller (1837), and Bryan Fuller (1969). After him are Ruta Sepetys (1967), Joseph Finder (1958), Cleanth Brooks (1906), Peter Hedges (1962), James Gould Cozzens (1903), and Andy Rooney (1919).

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