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Terry Southern (May 1, 1924 – October 29, 1995) was an American novelist, essayist, screenwriter, and university lecturer, noted for his distinctive satirical style.
Site devoted to Terry Southern and the literary and cultural circles he traveled in particularly the beats, post-war paris, hollywood, swinging london, and his co-authorship of Dr. Strangelove, Easy Rider and Barbarella.
Oct 29, 1995 · Terry Southern was a highly influential American short story writer, novelist, essayist, screenwriter and university lecturer noted for his distinctive satirical style.
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Terry Southern was an American writer known for his satirical novels and screenplays. Southern served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was educated at Southern Methodist University, the University of Chicago, Northwestern University (B.A., 1948), and the Sorbonne in Paris.
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Learn about the life and works of Terry Southern, a pioneer of satirical fiction and film. He wrote novels like The Magic Christian and Candy, and scripts for Dr. Strangelove and Easy Rider.
Terry Southern (1924-1995) was a satirical and controversial writer who co-wrote Dr. Strangelove, Easy Rider and Barbarella. He also wrote novels, short stories, essays and screenplays for various films and TV shows.
Terry Southern was a witty and influential writer of novels, essays, and screenplays, such as Candy and Dr. Strangelove. In this 1967 interview, he discusses his craft, his collaborations, and his views on politics and culture.
