Erica Jong
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Erica Jong is an American novelist, feminist, satirist, and poet. She is especially known for her 1973 novel Fear of Flying. Jong grew up in New York City.
Fear of Flying, Erica Jong’s first and most famous novel published in 1973, sold over 37 million copies and was translated into over 45 languages including Chinese and Arabic. Her novel was written from a feminist perspective. Jong has published over 25 books in 45 languages.
Best known novels
- Fear of Flying (1973)
- Fanny: Being the True History of the Adventures of Fanny Hackabout-Jones (1980)
- Parachutes and Kisses (1984)
Education
Jong earned a BA from Barnard College and attended graduate school at Columbia University, where she earned an MA in 18th-century literature.
Awards
- Fernanda Pivano award in Italy
- Sigmund Freud Award in Italy
- Deauville Award in France
- United Nations Award for excellence in literature.
See also
Notes
- ↑ Quote: "There are no atheists on turbulent planes, Erica Jong, Fear of Flying, Google books