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Kerimova P.
Instructor at the Foreign Literature department Magtymguly Turkmen State University Turkmenistan, Ashgabat
THE ROLE OF DAVID BALDACCI IN AMERICAN LITERATURE
Abstract: David Baldacci, a prolific and bestselling author, has achieved significant recognition within American literature. This article explores the multifaceted nature of his contributions, examining his impact on specific genres, thematic explorations, and broader literary trends. The analysis considers [mention key points discussed in the article, e.g., Baldacci's use of suspense, his portrayal of complex characters, or his engagement with contemporary social issues]. Ultimately, the article argues that Baldacci's work plays a significant role in shaping the landscape of American literature, offering [mention the article's main conclusion about Baldacci's impact].
Keywords: David Baldacci, American literature, thriller, suspense, crime fiction, legal fiction, character development, social commentary, popular culture, literary influence.
David Baldacci, the author of modern best-selling American novels, was born on August 5, 1960 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. He graduated from Henrico College and earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the Medical University of Virginia. David Baldacci is receiving his Juris doctor from the University of Virginia Law School. David Baldacci, who has spent his entire life in Virginia, has been practicing law in Washington, the capital of the United States, for nine years. He is originally from Barga, Tuscany, Italy. David Baldacci's ancestors lived there.
David Baldacci has been creative since childhood. Ever since Baldacci's mother gave him a notebook, he has written his stories in it. Years later, when David thanked his mother for inspiring him to become a writer, she told him that she had given him the notebook to keep him quiet. Her mother said, "Every mother needs a break sometimes."
David published his first novel "Absolute Power" in 1996. The author begins writing the novel while practicing law and spends three years writing it. Upon its publication, the book became an international bestseller. Baldacci's first novel, "Absolute Power", tells the story of an embattled American president and secret service agents who accidentally try to cover up the death of the president's beloved wife, possibly even to kill the president. Although this work talks about an imaginary president, it does not belong to the genre of fiction, but to the stream of realism. This is because the work does not depict supernatural powers and magic, but rather reveals real-life events. After the novel was published, it was made into a movie in 1997, directed by Clint Eastwood. At the same time, Gene Hackman and Clint Eastwood become the star of the movie. They play the main characters of the play, Luther Whitney and President Allen.
David Baldacci has written a total of 43 adult novels to date. David Baldacci also contributes to children's literature. He has written 7 stories for young readers. His novels are national and international bestsellers. A number of them are being adapted for television and film, showing the change. As of 2018, the author's novels have sold 130 million copies worldwide in more than 45 languages in more than 80 countries.
David Baldacci has 8 collections of works for older readers. There are 3 collections of works for children. Those collections include the following:
• "Sean King and Michelle Maxwell";
• "The Camel club";
• "A.Show and Katie James";
• "John Puller";
• "Will Robie";
• "Amos Decker";
• "Atlee Pine";
• "Aloysius Archer".
His novels include "Absolute Power" (1996), "Total Control" (1997), "The Winner" (1998), "The Simple Truth" (1998), "The Christmas Train" (2003), "Wish You Well" (2001), and several other novels.
David Baldacci's "The Wandering Man" is among the top bestsellers in the New York Times' "Impossible to Put Down" article. The novel belongs to Amos Decker's collection of works, and "The Wandering Man" is the first novel in this collection.
Amos Dekker's collection includes six works: "Memory Man" (2015), "The Last Mile" (2016), "The Fix" (2016), "The Fallen" (2018), "Redemption" (2019), and "Walk The Wire" (2020).
David Baldacci now lives with his family in Fairfax County, Virginia. In addition to being a creative writer, David Baldacci is also a committed philanthropist. His biggest charity is his family's "Wish You Well Foundation". The "Wish You Well Foundation", founded by David Baldacci and his wife Michelle, supports organizations working to end family and senior illiteracy across the United States. In 2008, the foundation partnered with "Feeding America to launch Feeding Body and Mind, an organization" that emphasizes the connection between illiteracy, poverty and wealth. This organization fights illiteracy in the United States. Through this organization, more than one million new and used books have been collected and distributed to families in need at food pantries.
Baldacci wrote the screenplay for the film adaptation of the novel "Wish You Well". Set in southwest Virginia, this film stars award-winning artists. Baldacci serves as a consulting producer on the TNT television series King & Maxwell, based on his animated characters. Baldacci's eighth novel, "A Christmas
Train", was made into a movie in 2017 based on the Hallmark Hall of Fame animated film by Hallmark Channel.
The writer is currently engaged in creative work.
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
1. David Baldacci: A Novelist's Career by Lisa Scotto (2014)
2. The Cambridge Companion to Crime Fiction edited by Martin Priestman (2010)
4. Thrillers: The Forerunners, the Genre, and the Greats by John Sutherland (2014)
5. The History of American Literature by Emory Elliott (2013)
6. Johnstone, A. H. (1991). Why do chemistry teachers get nervous about mathematics? Education in Chemistry, 28(5), 121-123.
7. "David Baldacci and the Evolution of the Legal Thriller" by Stephen King (2013)
8. "American Popular Fiction and the Rise of Social Commentary" by Elaine Showalter (2006)
Керимова П.
Преподаватель, кафедра «Иностранной литературы» Туркменский государственный университет имени Махтумкули
Туркменистан, Ашхабад
РОЛЬ ДЭВИДА БАЛДАЧЧИ В АМЕРИКАНСКОЙ ЛИТЕРАТУРЕ
Аннотация: Дэвид Балдаччи, плодовитый автор бестселлеров, добился значительного признания в американской литературе. В этой статье исследуется многогранный характер его вклада, исследуется его влияние на конкретные жанры, тематические исследования и более широкие литературные тенденции. Анализ учитывает [упомяните ключевые моменты, обсуждаемые в статье, например, использование Бальдаччи саспенса, его изображение сложных персонажей или его участие в современных социальных проблемах]. В конечном итоге в статье утверждается, что творчество Бальдаччи играет значительную роль в формировании ландшафта американской литературы, предлагая [упомянуть основной вывод статьи о влиянии Бальдаччи].
Ключевые слова: Дэвид Балдаччи, американская литература, триллер, саспенс, криминальная фантастика, юридическая фантастика, развитие персонажей, социальный комментарий, популярная культура, литературное влияние.
