Jonathan Franzen
Born in 1959
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Fiction
Jonathan Earl Franzen is a renowned American novelist and essayist.
His breakthrough novel, The Corrections (2001), earned him critical acclaim and numerous prestigious awards.
Freedom (2010) further solidified his reputation as a leading contemporary writer.
Franzen's work often explores family dynamics, societal issues, and the complexities of modern American life.
He has been a regular contributor to The New Yorker since 1994 and has sparked controversy with his outspoken views on literature and culture.
His latest novel, Crossroads (2021), is the first installment of a planned trilogy.
Franzen's writing has garnered both praise and criticism, establishing him as a significant figure in American literature.
