Kent Haruf (Photo provided by Alfred A. Knopf publishers)
According to the .
The 71-year-old author is known for his novels, “Plain Song,” “Eventide” and “Benediction.” All of his novels take place in eastern Colorado. Haruf was born in Pueblo, Colorado. ,” former features editor Tucker Shaw described Haruf’s writing as “an extraordinary grasp of quiet.”
In 2013, The Denver Post editorial board collaborated with the readers for “.” Haruf was noted as the state’s top thinker for books and ” best fiction writer that we have in Colorado,” according to Shaw.
Mayor John Hickenlooper offered his condolences to Haruf’s family on Sunday evening.
Our thoughts & prayers are w/ the family of longtime Coloradan, Kent Haruf, who wrote so beautifully about our state.
— John Hickenlooper (@hickforco)
Haruf’s work will continue to move audiences. The D for its 2014-2015 season.
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