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Jan 18, 2023 · In this conversation with editor Christina Thompson, award-winning novelist Alice Hoffman reflects on her writing and looks back at three stories she published in the early 2000s in Harvard Review. Christina Thompson: I wanted to start by asking you how many books you have written.
Alice Hoffman (born March 16, 1952) is an American novelist and young-adult and children's writer, best known for her 1995 novel Practical Magic, which was adapted for a 1998 film of the same name. Many of her works fall into the genre of magic realism and contain elements of magic, irony, and non-standard romances and relationships.
- Publication Order of Anthologies
- Early Beginnings
- Published Works
- Works in Films
Alice Hoffman is one of the most-loved writers of the century, with over 30 titles delighting readers of all ages across the globe. Many of her books ranging from children’s books to young adults’ fiction have received numerous literary accolades and have been turned into films. Her works are well-known for depicting magical realism, irony, and unc...
Hoffman was born on March 16, 1952 in New York City. Her childhood years were spent on Long Island and she graduated high school in 1969 after which she proceeded to get a bachelor’s degree from Adelphi University. Hoffman has said that the turning point in her life which made her decide to be a writer was when she picked up a copy of “The Catcher ...
Ever since her beginner’s success, Alice Hoffman proceeded to write 24 novels, 3 books on short fiction stories, and 8 books for children and young adults. Her prose has captivated millions of readers around the world. She has stated that some of her inspirations and favorite writers are Emily Bronte and Ray Bradbury. In her novel “Here on Earth”, ...
In 1983, Hoffman wrote the screenplay for the film “Independence Day” which starred Kathleen Quinlan and Dianne West. The film’s tagline is “A small town is a hard place to have a big dream”. The story is about an amateur photographer, Mary Ann Taylor, who initially believes that she must go to the city to have a chance at pursuing her dreams. When...
Jun 2, 2008 · After 19 novels, 2 short-story collections and 8 books for children and young adults, Hoffman’s prose continues to enchant readers. Many of her books have been best sellers, translated into more than 20 languages.
She has published over thirty novels, three books of short fiction, and eight books for children and young adults. Her novel, Here on Earth, an Oprah's Book Club choice, was a modern reworking of some of the themes of Emily Bronte’s masterpiece Wuthering Heights.
Aug 4, 2015 · Hoffman sprinkles the book with magical realism--a medicine man with healing herbs, Rachel's notebook of folklore and fairy tales, and the ghost of Rachel's husband's first wife. The reader can feel the heat of the Caribbean and see the gorgeous colors of the scenery.
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Alice Hoffman, American novelist whose books about women in search of their identities mix realism and the supernatural. Her notable novels included Practical Magic (1995), The Dovekeepers (2011), and The World That We Knew (2019). Learn more about Hoffman’s life and career.
