E.L. Doctorow

4 summariesLiterary Fiction, Historical Fiction

E.L. Doctorow was a celebrated American novelist known for his sweeping historical fiction that explored American identity and myth. His acclaimed works include "Ragtime," "The Book of Daniel," and "The March." Doctorow's writing often blended historical accuracy with fictional narratives, earning him numerous awards and critical recognition throughout his career.

Books by E.L. Doctorow

4 books available

Ragtime
E.L. Doctorow
3.9 (38k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
In early 20th-century America, the lives of a wealthy New Rochelle family, a Harlem pianist, and an immigrant peddler intersect with historical figures like Houdini and Freud, exploring class, race, and the pursuit of justice.
The March
E.L. Doctorow
3.8 (10k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
Sherman's army marches through the Confederate South, creating a world of danger and new freedom for a diverse group of dispossessed people.
The Book of Daniel
E.L. Doctorow
3.9 (5k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
In the shadow of his executed Communist parents, Daniel pieces together their passionate lives and tragic deaths, grappling with a nation's ideals fractured by Cold War paranoia and his own inheritance of purpose and pain.
Welcome to Hard Times
E.L. Doctorow
3.8 (2k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
In the charred remains of a Dakota Territory town, a makeshift family rises from the ashes of a sociopath's rampage, rebuilding a community while a survivor's burning vengeance awaits the outlaw's return.