Jonathan Littell
Born in 1967
Jonathan Littell is a Franco-American author born to Jewish parents.
He holds dual citizenship and currently resides in Barcelona.
Littell's first French novel, Les Bienveillantes, garnered critical acclaim, winning two major French literary awards.
His background is unique, as he chose to write from the perspective of a Nazi officer despite his Jewish heritage.
Littell comes from a literary family; his father, Robert Littell, is also an accomplished writer known for his spy novels.
Jonathan's bilingual abilities and diverse cultural background have likely influenced his writing style and choice of subject matter.
