Chang-rae Lee
Born in 1965
Contemporary
Chang-rae Lee is a Korean-American novelist and professor of creative writing at Stanford University.
He previously taught at Princeton University, where he directed the Program in Creative Writing.
Lee is known for his exploration of themes such as alienation, identity, and the immigrant experience in his works.
His novels often blend literary fiction with elements of genre, as seen in "On Such a Full Sea." Lee's writing has garnered critical acclaim, with his novel "The Surrendered" being a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.
His unique perspective as a Korean-American author contributes to the diversity of voices in contemporary American literature.
