Brokeback Mountain | Author Biography
Annie Proulx was born in Norwich, Connecticut, in 1935 to George and Lois Proulx. Her ancestors had lived in the area of Connecticut for over 350 years as farmers, artists, and mill workers. During Annie's youth, her father worked in the textile industry, so the family moved all over the country as he advanced his career. Annie attended high school in North Carolina and Maine; the family also spent time in Vermont and Rhode Island.
After graduating high school, Proulx attended the University of Vermont, where she received her bachelor of arts in 1969. She then attended graduate...
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