Writers in their works reflect their idea of what is happening. Jonathan Foer is called the literary warrior of the new formation. Despite his relative youth, he has a rich life experience behind him.
Starting conditions
Many planetary events that took place in the second half of the 20th century became the reason for the creation of literary works. Writers from different countries, due to their idea of what was happening, used them as subjects for their books. Various works came out from the pen of the American writer Jonathan Safran Foer. Including two famous novels "Full Illumination" and "Terribly Loud and Extremely Close." The first book reveals the origins and tragedy of the Holocaust. The second is written based on the events that took place in New York on September 11, 2011.
The future writer was born on February 21, 1977 in an ordinary American family. Parents lived in the city of Washington. My father worked in a law office. The mother was the head of the public relations department of a consulting company. The child turned out to be the middle of three sons born in this house. Over time, the older brother became the editor of a large publishing house. The youngest is engaged in journalism. From an early age, Jonathan was distinguished by observation and an excellent memory. At school, he studied well, but did not demonstrate excessive zeal. I read a lot.
Creative activity
After graduating from school in 1995, Foer decided to get a specialized education at the Philology Department of Princeton University. At the same time, he began to attend classes in writing. One of the teachers noticed a special manner of presenting the text in a diligent student. I noticed and presented him with several exercises that develop writing skills. After these exercises, Foer's work took on a deeper meaning. He wrote an essay on the fate of his maternal grandfather Louis Safran, who survived the Holocaust. For this work, the student received a university award.
After receiving his bachelor's degree, Jonathan deliberately changed several jobs. He worked as a salesman in a jewelry store, as an assistant in a morgue, as a teacher at a school, and as a literary black man. In parallel with the knowledge of the surrounding reality, Foer wrote essays and stories that were published in magazines and newspapers. In 1999, the writer made a long trip to Ukraine, to the places where his ancestors once lived. As a result of this expedition, Safran wrote one of his famous novels.
Recognition and privacy
Readers and critics praised the work of the writer. His works have been awarded with prestigious prizes and awards. Foer regularly teaches the basics of literary writing at Yale University. The writer tries to instill in students a love of working with words.
Jonathan Foer's personal life has developed well. He is legally married to the writer Nicole Krauss. The husband and wife raised and raised two children.
