John Cheever
John Cheever was an American novelist and short story writer, acclaimed for his keen observations of suburban life and its underlying tensions. His works often explore themes of isolation, identity, and the fragility of happiness, as exemplified in his famous short story 'The Swimmer,' which delves into the existential crisis of a man navigating the seemingly idyllic world of American suburbia.
Born on May 27, 1912 (113 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Australia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 23,832 | $1,380,000 | 1,290$ |
| Totals | 1 | 25,499,884 | 23,832 | $1,380,000 | 1,290$ |
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Australia:
John Cheever is referenced as another classic author of infidelity fiction that influenced Erin Somers.
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Canada:
John Cheever was empowered by Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal Federal Writers Project.
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United Kingdom:
The aloof, distant woman at the centre of the story has only real interest in the writer John Cheever.
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Spain:
John Cheever wrote a story about a man who loses track of time while swimming through neighbors' pools.
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Spain:
John Cheever is the author of the story 'The Swimmer', which inspired the article's narrative.
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Ireland:
The article references John Cheever's short story as a comparison to the themes in Your Friends & Neighbors.
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Germany:
John Cheever is portrayed as an admirer who questions the beauty of the main character.
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Ecuador:
The short story that inspired Zauner's work is from John Cheever's book 'El mundo de las manzanas'.
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Liechtenstein:
John Cheever is portrayed by Gary Oldman in 'Parthenope'.
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Switzerland:
John Cheever is a character in 'Parthenope', portrayed by Gary Oldman.
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