Noteworthy Author: Jonathan Franzen
An eminent figure in the realm of American literature, Jonathan Franzen, has adorned the universe of fiction with his spectacular writing abilities. Born and raised in a suburb near St. Louis, Missouri, Franzen embarked on his intellectual journey post his graduation from Swarthmore College in 1981. His insatiable hunger for learning led him to study at the reputed Freie Universität in Berlin as a Fulbright scholar. He later immersed himself in another dimension of learning at Harvard University’s Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, working in a seismology lab.
The Inception of a Literary Maestro
Jonathan Franzen first published in 1988, introducing the world to his literary prowess with the novel, The Twenty-Seventh City. But what caught the bibliophile’s attention was the coherence and sequence of his works, his books in order.
Taking a Peek at Franzen’s Unique Writing Style
Each line penned by Jonathan Franzen is an amalgamation of his comprehensive outlook and creativity. His unique writing style is often laden with social commentary, digging deep into the complexities of familial relationships and the human psyche. He holds a mirror to society, accuracy and intensity unlike any other.
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
| The Twenty-Seventh City | (1988) |    |
| Strong Motion | (1992) | |
| Corrections | (2001) | |
| The Corrections | (2001) | |
| Freedom | (2010) | |
| Purity | (2015) | |