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Erica Jong
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American novelist, poet, memoirist, critic
Erica Jong is an American novelist, poet, memoirist, and critic known for her literary contributions across multiple genres. She is significant in American literature for her work in fiction, poetry, and memoir writing, as well as her critical commentary.
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New York City, New York, USA
Erica Jong (born Erica Mann) is an American novelist, satirist, and poet, best known for her 1973 novel Fear of Flying, which became something of a Feminist touchstone following its release.
Known for
- Spit Earth: Who is Jordan Wolfson? — Self2020
- Henry Miller: Prophet of Desire — Self2017
- Younger — Erica Jong2015
- Makers: Women Who Make America — Self2013
- Skavlan — Self - Guest2009
- Sex: The Revolution — Self2008
- Inside Deep Throat — Self2005
- When Rated X Ruled the World — Self2004
- Real Time with Bill Maher — Self2003
- Celebrity — Elaine's Book Party Guest1998
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Erica
- Family name
- Mann
- Gender
- female
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- New York City
- Spouse
- Jonathan Fast
- Occupation
- women's rights activist
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Religion
- Judaism
- Notable work
- Fear of Flying
- Field of work
- English-language literature
- Genre
- romance
- Movement
- sex-positive feminism
- Official website
- www.ericajong.com
- Image
- Erica Jong08.JPG
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- Erica Jong
- date of birth
- 1942-03-26
- pseudonym
- Erica Jong
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Encyclopedic overview
Erica Jong (née Mann; born March 26, 1942) 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.
Early life and education
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