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Jonathan Franzen is an American novelist and essayist whose 2001 novel The Corrections won the National Book Award. Franzen stirred up public controversy when he rejected Oprah Winfrey's selection of The Corrections for her book club.
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Fast Facts:
- Born: August 17, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois
- Alma Mater: Swarthmore College
- Writer for The New Yorker
- Featured as a guest on The Simpsons
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Jonathan Franzen on Amazon
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The Corrections: A Novel - $16.00
Winner of the National Book AwardAfter almost fifty years as a wife and mother, Enid Lambert is ready to have some fun. Unfortunately, her husband, Alfred, is lo...Amazon
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Charlie Rose with Gideon Rose & John Hoge; Jonathan Franzen (November 21, 2001) - $24.95
A discussion on world and foreign policy after September 11th, with the editors of Foreign Affairs, James Hoge and Gideon Rose. Next, author Jonathan Franzen talks about his writi...Amazon
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The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit - $14.95
Universally acclaimed when first published in 1955, The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit captured the mood of a generation. It was a national bestseller that was made into an award-win...Amazon
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The Discomfort Zone - $14.00
Jonathan Franzen grew up the late, last son in a family of boys in Webster Groves, Missouri. The overprotective mother and the Old Testament father of his youth might have stepped ...Amazon
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Strong Motion: A Novel - $15.00
Louis Holland arrives in Boston in a spring of earthquakes and odd luck: the first one kills his grandmother. Louis tries to maintain his independence, but falls in love with a Har...Amazon
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Jonathan Franzen Questions
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Why is Franzen called The Mule? 1 AnswerAs a rookie in 2005, Johan Franzen whizzed past Steve Yzerman on the ice. A nickname was born, "the Mule". “He’s big and strong and he reminded me of a mule tha... read more -
Whatever happened to Jonathan Taylor Thomas? 1 AnswerJonathan Taylor Thomas has gone off the entertainment scene altogether at the moment. His last work was as the Director of a short film called "The Extra" in 20... read more -
Whatever happened to Jonathan Taylor Thomas? 1 AnswerJonathan Taylor Thomas has gone off the entertainment scene altogether at the moment. His last work was as the Director of a short film called "The Extra" in 20... read more -
Have you heard of Jonathan Coulton? 3 AnswersHe's a singer, songwriter, former computer programmer and Yale graduate. His discography includes "Smoking Monkey (2003) Where Tradition Meets Tomorrow (2004... read more
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Jonathan Franzen Timeline
- 1988: The Twenty-Seventh City
- 1992: Strong Motion
- 2001: The Corrections
- 2002: How to Be Alone
- 2006: The Discomfort Zone
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