Birthdate: March 19, 1933
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey, United States
Died: May 22, 2018
Philip Roth was a celebrated American author known for his deeply personal and provocative works often based in Newark, New Jersey. His writings blurred reality and fiction, delving into themes of American identity. Roth gained fame with “Goodbye, Columbus” and “Portnoy’s Complaint,” receiving accolades such as National Book Awards, the Pulitzer Prize, and the Franz Kafka Prize. His literary alter ego, Nathan Zuckerman, was a recurring character, highlighting Roth’s skill in exploring the self through language.
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