Jeffrey Eugenides - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 08, 1960 |
|---|---|
| Age | 66 |
| Birthplace | Detroit, Michigan, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Jeffrey Eugenides's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Author of 'The Virgin Suicides', 'Middlesex', and 'The Marriage Plot' |
Intro
Jeffrey Eugenides is an acclaimed American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novels 'The Virgin Suicides,' 'Middlesex,' and 'The Marriage Plot.' His works often explore themes of identity, adolescence, and family in modern American society.
Early Life & Background
Jeffrey Eugenides was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. He is of Greek and Irish descent and attended Grosse Pointe's University Liggett School before enrolling at Brown University, where he studied English and creative writing. Later, he completed a master's degree at Stanford University.
Career Highlights
- Published debut novel 'The Virgin Suicides' in 1993, which was adapted into a critically acclaimed film directed by Sofia Coppola.
- Won the 2003 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for his second novel, 'Middlesex.'
- Published 'The Marriage Plot' in 2011, which was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award.
- Works have appeared in 'The New Yorker', 'The Paris Review', and other major publications.
Trivia
- Jeffrey Eugenides served as a professor of creative writing at Princeton University.
- 'Middlesex' draws inspiration from his own Greek heritage and Detroit upbringing.
FAQs
People also ask
Jeffrey Eugenides is 66 years old.
Jeffrey Eugenides was born the 8 March 1960.
Detroit, Michigan, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About March 8th, 1960, in brief:
- Historical events: On March 8, 1960, the famous photograph of Che Guevara, taken by Alberto Korda, was captured. This image became a symbol of revolutionary movements worldwide and is one of the most reproduced photographs in history.
- Day of the week: March 8th, 1960 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: The Theme From A Summer Place by Percy Faith
- #1 UK song: Running Bear by Johnny Preston
- Popular movie: Psycho directed by Alfred Hitchcock
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