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Jonathan Franzen

Jonathan Franzen (born 1959) is an American novelist, writer and essayist.

Also recorded as Jonathan Earl Franzen.

Overview

Born at Western Springs in 1959.

In detail

Jonathan Franzen studied at Swarthmore College, Freie Universität Berlin and Webster Groves High School. Rachel Kushner is recorded as having studied under Jonathan Franzen. the recorded working language is German and English.

The field of work recorded is creative and professional writing, prose and opinion journalism. Henrik Ibsen, Philip Roth and Don DeLillo are recorded as an influence.

Places of work recorded in the authority are New York City. Membership is recorded of Academy of Arts, Berlin, American Academy of Arts and Sciences and American Academy of Arts and Letters.

Works named in the authority record are The Corrections and Freedom.

Distinctions recorded are honorary degree, Guggenheim Fellowship, James Tait Black Memorial Prize and National Book Award.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Jonathan Franzen”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q316607: Jonathan Franzen

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