Ottessa Moshfegh

Ottessa Moshfegh

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Ottessa Moshfegh is an American novelist and short story writer known for her darkly humorous and psychologically complex narratives. Her works, including 'Eileen' and 'My Year of Rest and Relaxation', delve into themes of identity, isolation, and the human condition.

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In her novel Mi Nombre era Eileen, Ottessa Moshfegh's protagonist seeks to escape the shadow of her alcoholic father.

El peso literario de los papás
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-06-21
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Ottessa Moshfegh is among the literary inspirations for Julija Lukovnjak.

V svetu svetlobnih nimf in goste teme
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2026-01-12
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Ottessa Moshfegh describes the problems of modern man struggling with insomnia due to depression and anxiety.

Človek je najbolj presežno bitje na področju ljubezni
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2025-07-27
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Ottessa Moshfegh tells a story of deep dissatisfaction with oneself and the world in her book 'My Year of Rest and Relaxation'.

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Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-07-15
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Ottessa Moshfegh is the author of My Year of Rest and Relaxation, which is referenced in the article.

Author Meredith Hambrock puts a dark spin on theatre life with twisty tale She’s a Lamb!
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-04-12
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Ottessa Moshfegh is a judge for the Short Fiction Prize organized by Desperate Literature.

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El País·SpainSpain· 2025-02-24
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