Stephen Reeder Donaldson (born May 13, 1947) is an American fantasy, science fiction

Science fiction

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 and mystery

Mystery fiction

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 novelist, most famous for his Thomas Covenant series. His work is characterized by psychological complexity, conceptual abstractness, moral bleakness, and the use of an arcane vocabulary, and has attracted critical praise for its "imagination, vivid characterizations, and fast pace." He earned his bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree

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 from The College of Wooster

The College of Wooster

The College of Wooster is a private liberal arts college primarily known for its Independent study program. It has roughly 2,000 students and is located in Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, United States . Founded in 1866 by the Presbyterian church as the University of Wooster, it was from its creation...

 and a Master's degree

Master's degree

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 from Kent State University

Kent State University

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