Malamud, Bernard
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishMalamud, BernardBernard MalamudMal‧a‧mud, Ber‧nard /ˈmæləmʊd, ˈbɜːnəd $ bərˈnɑːrd/ (1914–86) a US writer who often wrote about Jewish life and customs. His books include the novels The Fixer and Dubin's Lives, and a collection of short stories, The Magic Barrel.