Cynthia Ozick
Cynthia Ozick is an acclaimed writer known for her exploration of Jewish American life, politics, history, and literary criticism in her fiction and essays.
Novelist
April 17, 1928
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Cynthia Ozick, a renowned American author, is celebrated for her examination of Jewish identity and history within contemporary society. Among her most distinguished works are the novel “The Puttermesser Papers” and the essay collection “Metaphor & Memory.” Ozick has significantly contributed to Jewish literature, bridging the divide between Jewish and non-Jewish works. Other noteworthy titles include “The Shawl,” “Dictation,” and “Foreign Bodies.” Her fiction and essays frequently delve into themes related to Jewish American life, politics, history, and literary criticism. Ozick has been honored with numerous awards, such as the Rea Award for the Short Story and the PEN/Malamud award. Born in 1928, she continues to write and publish new material, with her most recent novel, “Antiquities,” released in 2021.