Erica Jong

1942 -

photo credits: Wikimedia Commons

genre: romance novel

country of citizenship: United States of America

languages spoken, written or signed: English

educated at: Barnard College, Columbia University, High School of Music & Art

occupation: writer, poet, novelist, women's rights activist

award received: Fernanda Pivano Award for American Literature

official website: www.ericajong.com

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. Source: Wikipedia (en)