Jonathan Franzen
AmericanLiterary Fictionb. 1959
Jonathan Earl Franzen (born August 17, 1959) is an American novelist and essayist known for sprawling, realist novels and essays on contemporary life. His notable novels include The Corrections (2001), Freedom (2010), Purity (2015), and Crossroads (2021). He has also published nonfiction and essay collections, including The Discomfort Zone: A Personal History. Franzen's work often examines family dynamics, social isolation, and cultural and technological change.
Awards
['National Book Award (2001)']
Notable Works
['The Corrections', 'Freedom', 'Purity', 'Crossroads', 'The Discomfort Zone: A Personal History']
