Jonathan Franzen

Jonathan Franzen (born August 17, 1959) is a USA novelist and essayist.

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August 17 - 1959 - USA - Novelist - Essayist

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Franzen's The Corrections, a novel of social criticism, garnered considerable critical acclaim in the United States. Publicity surrounding the book drew him into a well-publicized spat with television talk show hostess Oprah Winfrey, who cancelled an interview with Franzen after he published an article about his experiences with one of her production teams.

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The Corrections - Oprah Winfrey

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Franzen was raised in Webster Groves, Missouri, and educated at Swarthmore.

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Webster Groves - Missouri - Swarthmore

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He lives in New York City and currently writes for The New Yorker magazine.

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New York City - The New Yorker

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