Erica Jong, “Fear of Flying” author, Reads Tuesday at 7 pm in SPMA B07

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Erica Jong
Tomorrow Jewish Literature Live hosts a special evening with award-winning Author, Erica Jong. The reading will be at 7 p.m. in SMPA B07.

A New York native, Jong is best known for her work in fiction and poetry. Her first novel, Fear of Flying, has sold more than 20 million copies worldwide.

Jong has “has consistently used her craft to help provide women with a powerful and rational voice in forging a feminist consciousness.” Among her publications are eight novels, six volumes of poetry, six books of non-fiction and numerous articles in magazines and newspapers such as the New York Times, the Sunday Times of London, Elle, Vogue and the New York Times Book Review.
Jewish Literature Live is generously supported by GW alumnus and Trustee David Bruce Smith. All events are free and open to the public.
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As we continue to provide a platform for shared interest in Literature, Culture, and Jewish-American Writing, JLL hopes you can join us for this event.

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