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Who was Richard Yates?

Richard Yates was an American writer of novels and short stories, focusing on the aspirations and disappointments of middle-class people during the “Age of Anxiety.” He received acclaim from his literary colleagues but lacked commercial success during his lifetime. In the 21st century interest in his work has undergone a major revival.