Jonathan Franzen

Jonathan Franzen is an American novelist and essayist known for his critically acclaimed novel The Corrections.

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Profession :

Novelist

Birthday :

August 17, 1959

Star Sign :

Leo

Age :

65

Birthplace :

Western Springs, Illinois

Jonathan Earl Franzen, an acclaimed American novelist and essayist, is best known for his 2001 satirical family drama, “The Corrections.” This critically acclaimed work earned him a National Book Award and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Recognized as a literary genius, Franzen’s other notable works include “Freedom,” “Purity,” “Strong Motion,” “The Discomfort Zone,” and “How to Be Alone.” He has also received the prestigious James Tait Black Memorial Prize for Fiction. A passionate birdwatcher and conservationist, Franzen focuses on the Cerulean Warbler and has campaigned for bird protection. He was featured in the documentary “The Central Park Effect.”