George Saunders is an American professional best known for playing Author for the book Lincoln in the Bardo.
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Best Known For:The book Lincoln in the Bardo
Breakthrough:Publication of CivilWarLand in Bad Decline and subsequent critical acclaim culminating in the Booker Prize in 1996
10 Quick Facts About George Saunders
- Full Name: George Saunders
- Nationality: American
- Known For: The book Lincoln in the Bardo
- Date of Birth: December 2, 1958
- Age: 67 years old
- Place of Birth: Amarillo, Texas
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Paula Redick
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
- Salary: $45K - $188K
George Saunders Age
George Saunders is about 68 years old as of 2026. George Saunders was born in 1958.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Colorado School of Mines and Syracuse University.
- Colorado School of Mines
- Qualification: Bachelor of Science (BS)
- Field of Study: Geophysical Engineering
- Period: 1981
- Syracuse University
- Qualification: Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
- Field of Study: Creative Writing
- Period: 1988
Career & Work
George Saunders' career includes writing and editorial roles with Syracuse University.
Organization: Syracuse University
Role: Author and professor of creative writing
Period: 1990s–Present
Details: United States · Booker Prize-winning author of Lincoln in the Bardo and multiple short story collections
Rise to Fame
George Saunders rose to prominence for his role for the book Lincoln in the Bardo.
Notable Works
Notable works include Lincoln in the Bardo and Tenth of December.
- Book: Lincoln in the Bardo (Author, 2017) — Booker Prize winner
- Book: Tenth of December (Author, 2013)
Awards & Achievements
- Booker Prize — Lincoln in the Bardo
George Saunders Family & Relationships
George Saunders is married to Paula Redick.
Personal Information
- Full Name: George Saunders
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: December 2, 1958
- Age: 67
- Birthday: December 2
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Place of Birth: Amarillo, Texas
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Paula Redick
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
