Erica Jong
Erica Jong | |
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Jong in 1977 | |
| Born | Erica Mann March 26, 1942 New York City, U.S. |
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| 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 | Peter Daou (nephew) |
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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. The Washington Post said in 2013 that it had sold more than 20 million copies worldwide, while by 2022, The New York Times reported that worldwide sales of the book had increased to over 37 million copies.