Happy birthday! Jonathan Franzen turns 66 today

‘The Corrections’ author Jonathan Franzen is celebrating his 66th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed authors of his generation.

Popular author Jonathan Franzen has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 66th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Franzen, a cultural icon

Born Jonathan Earl Franzen in Western Springs on August 17, 1959, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Franzen's not just a great author, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Jonathan hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jonathan Franzen as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 66.

Happy Birthday, Jonathan, you're the best!

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