Jonathan Lethem
Jonathan Lethem is an acclaimed American author known for his unique blend of genres, including literary fiction, science fiction, and detective fiction. Born in Brooklyn in 1964, Lethem gained prominence with novels such as 'Motherless Brooklyn' and 'The Fortress of Solitude,' which explore themes of identity, memory, and urban life. His writing often reflects his deep connection to Brooklyn and the complexities of American culture. Lethem has received numerous awards, including the National Book Critics Circle Award and the MacArthur Fellowship. In recent interviews, he has offered critical insights into American politics, particularly regarding the rise of Donald Trump, suggesting that Trump's appeal is rooted in deeper societal dynamics and the American narrative of revenge and aspiration.
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Jonathan Lethem critiques the use of the National Guard in Los Angeles, calling it an abuse of power.
Jonathan Lethem sugli scontri a Los Angeles: «L’emergenza è finta. Trump ha bisogno di creare una distrazione. La Guardia nazionale un abuso di potere»
Italy· 2025-06-11
Jonathan Lethem commented that revenge is a significant part of the American narrative and that Trump is on a vendetta.
Rockmusiker Tunde Adebimpe über Trump, Rassismus und Kunstfreiheit in den USA
Switzerland· 2025-05-27
Jonathan Lethem revisits his New York in his new Brooklyn Crime Novel.
«La Lettura» festeggia il numero 700 e scopre le meraviglie del vuoto- Corriere.itItaly· 2025-04-26
Jonathan Lethem discusses his experiences with gentrification in Brooklyn during an interview.
Jonathan Lethem im Interview über Brooklyn und Gentrifizierung - Kultur
Germany· 2025-04-13Jonathan Lethem discusses his views on Donald Trump and his new novel 'Der Fall Brooklyn'.
Im Interview sagt der Autor, warum so viele Trump gewählt habenSwitzerland· 2025-03-24
