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