Erica Jong
Erica Jong is an American novelist, satirist, and poet known particularly for her 1973 novel Fear of Flying. The book became famously controversial for its attitudes towards female sexuality and figured prominently in the development of second-wave feminism. The Washington Post said in 2013 that it had sold more than 20 million copies worldwide, while by 2022, The New York Times reported that worldwide sales of the book had increased to over 37 million copies.
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- Born in
- New York City
- Educated at
- Columbia UniversityBarnard CollegeHigh School of Music & Art
- Awards
- 🏆 Fernanda Pivano Award for American Literature🏆 Lucien Barrière Literary Award
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1942
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