Andrew Sean Greer

Andrew Sean Greer, born in November 1970, is an American author renowned for his novels and short stories. He is the recipient of the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for his novel 'Less'. His other notable works include 'The Story of a Marriage', described by The New York Times as an "inspired, lyrical novel," and 'The Confessions of Max Tivoli', recognized as a best book of 2004 by the San Francisco Chronicle and a recipient of a California Book Award.

Greer's background includes growing up in Rockville, Maryland, as the child of two scientists and being an identical twin. He pursued higher education at Brown University, where he studied under notable authors Robert Coover and Edmund White. He has also lived part-time in Italy. His literary career has seen him teach at institutions like Freie Universität Berlin and the Iowa Writers' Workshop. He has been honored with various fellowships and awards, including those from the National Endowment for the Arts and the New York Public Library, and has served as a judge for the National Book Award.

Andrew Sean Greer has established himself as a significant voice in contemporary American literature. His short stories have been featured in prominent national publications such as Esquire, The Paris Review, and The New Yorker, and have been included in anthologies like 'The Book of Other People' and 'The PEN/O. Henry Prize Stories 2009'. His third novel, 'The Confessions of Max Tivoli' (2004), a narrative about a man aging in reverse, garnered significant attention, being selected for the Today Show Book Club and praised by John Updike for its unique style. 'The Story of a Marriage' (2008) was lauded by The New York Times for its intricate narrative and authentic character portrayals, while The Washington Post commended its thoughtfulness and exquisite writing. Greer's novel 'Less' (2017) achieved critical acclaim, earning him the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. A subsequent work, 'Less Is Lost' (2022), also achieved bestseller status.

Born in Washington, D.C., in November 1970, Andrew Sean Greer was raised in Rockville, Maryland. His parents were both scientists, and he is an identical twin. His academic journey led him to Brown University, where he benefited from the tutelage of acclaimed writers Robert Coover and Edmund White. This formative educational experience likely shaped his distinctive narrative voice and thematic explorations. Greer has also contributed to academia by teaching at Freie Universität Berlin and the Iowa Writers' Workshop, sharing his expertise with aspiring writers. His international experience includes living part-time in Italy, which may have influenced his perspective and literary contributions.

“inspired, lyrical novel”

“enchanting, in the perfumed, dandified style of disenchantment brought to grandeur by Proust and Nabokov.”

“Mr. Greer seamlessly choreographs an intricate narrative that speaks authentically to the longings and desires of his characters. All the while he never strays from the convincing and steady voice of Pearlie.”

“thoughtful, complex and exquisitely written.”