David Anthony Durham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
David Anthony Durham
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October 2012
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| Born | March 23, 1969 New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation | Novelist, associate professor |
| Education | University of Maryland, College Park (MFA) |
David Anthony Durham (born March 23, 1969) is an American writer. He writes exciting stories, often about history or fantasy worlds.
His books have won important awards. They have also been translated into many different languages. Some of his stories are even being made into movies!
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About David Anthony Durham's Books
David Anthony Durham writes two main types of books: historical fiction and fantasy.
Historical Adventures
His first book, Gabriel's Story, is about African American settlers. It takes place in the American West.
Another book, Walk Through Darkness, tells the story of a runaway slave. This happens during the time leading up to the American Civil War.
Pride of Carthage is a historical novel about a famous general. It follows Hannibal Barca from Ancient Carthage. The story is about his war against the Roman Republic.
Fantasy Worlds
David Anthony Durham also writes epic fantasy. His Acacia Trilogy is a series of three books. These books are:
- Acacia: The War with the Mein
- Acacia: The Other Lands
- Acacia: The Sacred Band
In 2016, he wrote another historical novel called The Risen: A Novel of Spartacus. This book is about the famous gladiator Spartacus.
Awards and Background
David Anthony Durham was born in New York City. His parents came from the Caribbean. He has also lived in Scotland for several years.
Before becoming a full-time writer, he had many interesting jobs. He worked as an instructor for Outward Bound. He also guided whitewater rafts and taught kayaking.
He studied writing at the University of Maryland, College Park. He later taught at several universities.
David Anthony Durham has won several important awards for his writing:
- He won the Zora Neale Hurston/Richard Wright Fiction Award in 1992.
- He received the Legacy Award for Debut Fiction in 2002.
- In 2009, he won the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. This award is for new science fiction and fantasy writers.
He now teaches creative writing. He also writes for television.
David Anthony Durham's Novels
Here is a list of the novels David Anthony Durham has written:
- Gabriel's Story (2001)
- Walk Through Darkness (2002)
- Pride of Carthage (2005)
- Acacia Trilogy:
- Acacia: The War with the Mein (2007)
- Acacia: The Other Lands (2009)
- Acacia: The Sacred Band (2011)
- The Risen: A Novel of Spartacus (2016)
See also
In Spanish: David Anthony Durham para niños
