Robert A. Caro
- Born:
- October 30, 1935, New York City, New York, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Biographer, Journalist
Early Life and Education
- Graduated from Princeton University in 1957, majoring in English.
- Worked as a reporter for the New Brunswick Daily Home News for several years.
Career and Major Achievements
- Began his biography of Robert Moses after leaving his journalism career, aiming for depth and comprehensiveness.
- Won the Pulitzer Prize for Biography in 1975 for The Power Broker.
- Began work on his multi-volume biography of Lyndon B. Johnson in the 1970s.
- Won a second Pulitzer Prize for Biography in 2003 for Master of the Senate.
- Known for his meticulous research and in-depth portrayals of power and politics.
Notable Works
- The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York (1974)
- The Years of Lyndon Johnson:
- The Path to Power (1982)
- Means of Ascent (1990)
- Master of the Senate (2002)
- The Passage of Power (2012)
Legacy and Impact
Robert A. Caro is regarded as one of the most important and influential famous biography authors of his generation. His meticulous research and compelling narratives have set a new standard for biographical writing, particularly his examinations of power and its impact on society. His work has significantly influenced the field of political biography and inspired countless writers and historians.