Born in Saint Louis, Missouri, Paul Limbert Allman was a prodigious writer, writing nearly a half dozen books and countless essays and plays. Among his most famous essays is "The Frequency," which was published by the prestigious Harper's Magazine. In "The Frequency," Allman establishes what he thinks is a connection between an attack on journalist Dan Rather and a fictional Texas man named Donald Barthelme. At its core, "The Frequency" is not meant to be taken seriously. Many of the conclusions that Allman draws in his essay are comical, tenuous (at best), and flimsy case.
Throughout his long and illustrious career, Allman was best known for his salacious, whimsical, and above all, interesting prose. As a writer, Allman is absolutely adored. He has received a number of very important awards - including the Pushcart Award - and is widely regarded as one of the finest writers of a generation. Speaking to Allman's first novel Otis, Publisher's Weekly said that "This unusual and charming first novel is a tall tale."
