Erica Jong
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. According to The Washington Post, it has sold more than 20 million copies worldwide.
Erica Jong | |
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Jong in 1977 | |
| Born | Erica Mann March 26, 1942 New York City, U.S. |
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| Alma mater | Barnard College (BA) Columbia University (MA) |
| Period | 1973–present |
| Genre | Primarily fiction and poetry |
| Notable works | Fear of Flying, Shylock's Daughter, Seducing the Demon |
| Spouse | Michael Werthman
(m. 1963, divorced)Allan Jong
(m. 1966, divorced)Kenneth David Burrows
(m. 1989; died 2023) |
| Children | Molly Jong-Fast |
| Relatives | Howard Fast (father-in-law) |
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