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John Winslow Irving (born John Wallace Blunt Jr.; March 2, 1942) is an American-Canadian novelist, short story writer, and screenwriter. Irving achieved critical and popular acclaim after the international success of The World According to Garp in 1978.
One of the world’s greatest authors returns with his first novel in seven years—a ghost story and a love story, spanning eight decades of sexual politics. John Irving was born in Exeter, New Hampshire, in 1942. His first novel, Setting Free the Bears, was published in 1968, when he was twenty-six.
26 books based on 337 votes: A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving, The World According to Garp by John Irving, The Cider House Rules by John Irving, A ...
Jun 11, 2024 · John Irving (born March 2, 1942, Exeter, New Hampshire, U.S.) is an American novelist and short-story writer who established his reputation with the novel The World According to Garp (1978; film 1982).
About the Author. John Irving has written fifteen novels over the course of his prolific career, the majority of which have been international bestsellers. His most recent novel is The Last Chairlift.
The Water-Method Man. Setting Free the Bears.
Oct 20, 2022 · John Irving is a writer who has historically been fearless in his focus. The American-born Irving's first novel, Setting Free the Bears, was published in 1968 at the age of 26. His books have...
