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Lynne Tillman: The American Genius of Comedy

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Lynne Tillman is one of the most important and influential figures in American literature today. Her work is characterized by its wit, intelligence, and originality, and she has been praised by critics for her ability to capture the complexities of modern life. Tillman's work has been translated into more than twenty languages, and she has received numerous awards, including the National Book Critics Circle Award and the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction.

American Genius, A Comedy

by Lynne Tillman

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Tillman was born in New York City in 1947. She attended Barnard College and Columbia University, where she studied English and comparative literature. After graduating from Columbia, Tillman worked as a journalist and editor for various publications, including The New Yorker, The Village Voice, and The Nation.

Tillman's first novel, Haunted Houses, was published in 1987. The novel is a darkly comic exploration of the American dream, and it received critical acclaim for its sharp wit and incisive social commentary. Tillman has since published nine more novels, as well as several collections of short stories and essays.

Tillman's work is often praised for its humor. Her novels and stories are full of witty observations and laugh-out-loud moments. However, Tillman's humor is not simply a matter of making people laugh. She uses humor to explore serious issues, such as the nature of identity, the meaning of life, and the challenges of living in a complex and often contradictory world.

In addition to her humor, Tillman's work is also notable for its intelligence and originality. She is a master of language, and her sentences are often full of unexpected turns of phrase and insights. Tillman's work is also deeply informed by her reading in philosophy, literature, and art. She is a writer who is constantly challenging herself and her readers, and her work is always fresh and thought-provoking.

Lynne Tillman is one of the most important and groundbreaking writers of her generation. Her work is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the complexities of modern life. She is a writer who will continue to be read and enjoyed for many years to come.