An American-Lebanese man, who was found guilty of attempting to kill novelist <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/salman-rushdie">Salman Rushdie</a>, was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Friday (May 16), the maximum for an attempt to murder.&nbsp;
Hadi Matar, 27, was convicted in February for stabbing Rushdie on stage during a 2022 lecture in western New York.&nbsp;
The brutal attack left the popular author blind in one eye and seriously injured as he was stabbed over a dozen times in the head and torso.&nbsp;
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Matar stabbed him multiple times while he was preparing to deliver a lecture on a stage at the Chautauqua Institution in New York State. During the stabbing, he also wounded another man on stage.&nbsp;
While reading from his forthcoming memoir, he said "I was seated at stage right. Then, in the corner of my right eye &ndash; the last thing my right eye would ever see &ndash; I saw the man in black running toward me down the right-hand side of the seating area. Black clothes, black face mask. He was coming in hard and low. A squat missile."&nbsp;
At that time, Matar's legal team sought to prevent witnesses from characterizing Rushdie as a victim of persecution following Iran's 1989 fatwa calling for his murder over supposed blasphemy in "The Satanic Verses."
The Booker Prize-winning author of The Satanic Verses and Midnight's Children spent 18 days in the hospital and three weeks in rehab after the knife attack.&nbsp;
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The Indian-born British-American author had received life-threatening injuries and underwent emergency surgery.&nbsp;
<h2>Why was Rushdie attacked?&nbsp;</h2>
It is believed that Rushdie was attacked because of his infamous novel The Satanic Verses, however, it's not confirmed.&nbsp;
He was attacked 33 years after Iran's then-leader, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, issued a fatwa against him over the publication of The Satanic Verses in 1988.&nbsp;
A year later the ex-Iranian leader had called upon Muslims to kill the novelist and anyone involved in its publication for blasphemy. Following this, the author spent years hiding under death threats from Iran.&nbsp;
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The brutal attack left the popular author blind in one eye and seriously injured as he was stabbed over a dozen times in the head and torso. WORLD

An American-Lebanese man, who was found guilty of attempting to kill novelist Salman Rushdie, was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Friday (May 16), the maximum for an attempt to murder. Hadi Matar, 27, was convicted in February for stabbing Rushdie on stage during a 2022 lecture in western New York. The brutal attack left the popular author blind in one eye and seriously injured as he was stabbed over a dozen times in the head and torso. Also read: Salman Rushdie's attacker sentenced to 25 years in prison for 2022 stabbing case Matar stabbed him multiple times while he was preparing to deliver a lecture on a stage at the Chautauqua Institution in New York State. During the stabbing, he also wounded another man on stage. While reading from his forthcoming memoir, he said "I was seated at stage right. Then, in the corner of my right eye – the last thing my right eye would ever see – I saw the man in black running toward me down the right-hand side of the seating area. Black clothes, black face mask. He was coming in hard and low. A squat missile." At that time, Matar's legal team sought to prevent witnesses from characterizing Rushdie as a victim of persecution following Iran's 1989 fatwa calling for his murder over supposed blasphemy in "The Satanic Verses." The Booker Prize-winning author of The Satanic Verses and Midnight's Children spent 18 days in the hospital and three weeks in rehab after the knife attack. Also read: ‘Want him to leave Earth’: Salman Rushdie criticises Elon Musk’s views on freedom of speech The Indian-born British-American author had received life-threatening injuries and underwent emergency surgery. Why was Rushdie attacked? It is believed that Rushdie was attacked because of his infamous novel The Satanic Verses, however, it's not confirmed. He was attacked 33 years after Iran's then-leader, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, issued a fatwa against him over the publication of The Satanic Verses in 1988. A year later the ex-Iranian leader had called upon Muslims to kill the novelist and anyone involved in its publication for blasphemy. Following this, the author spent years hiding under death threats from Iran. Also read: 5 Reasons to Read Salman Rushdie at Least Once in Your Lifetime

Salman Rushdie's attacker sentenced to 25 years in prison for 2022 stabbing case

Get ready for being spooked real soon as famous horror novelist RL Stine reveals that his 1992 book Fear Street will get a film adaptation and will land on Netflix. The Fear Street adaptation will be called The Prom Queen.

The news was teased by RL Stine himself who teased on X writing, “Movie News: I can finally announce that a new ‘Fear Street’ movie is about to go into production for Netflix. It’s based on my Fear Street book, The Prom Queen. Good news!”

For the unversed, this will be the fourth adaptation of Fear Street from the book series. Before this, there was Fear Street Part One: 1994, Fear Street Part Two: 1978,&nbsp;and Fear Street Part Three: 1666. Directed by Leigh Janiak, the trilogy was released on Netflix over three back-to-back weeks in July 2021 and followed a group of teenagers living in Shadyside, Ohio, who discover the haunting events that plague their town. The new film adaptation called The Prom Queen will feature a new cast of characters.

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As per the book, Fear Street's description reads like: “A spring night…soft moonlight…five beautiful Prom Queen candidates…dancing couples at the Shadyside High prom — these should be the ingredients for romance. But stir in one brutal murder — then another, and another — and the recipe quickly turns to horror.”&nbsp;

Get ready for being spooked real soon as famous horror novelist RL Stine reveals that his 1992 book Fear Street will get a film adaptation and will land on Netflix.

Get ready for being spooked real soon as famous horror novelist RL Stine reveals that his 1992 book Fear Street will get a film adaptation and will land on Netflix. The Fear Street adaptation will be called The Prom Queen. The news was teased by RL Stine himself who teased on X writing, “Movie News: I can finally announce that a new ‘Fear Street’ movie is about to go into production for Netflix. It’s based on my Fear Street book, The Prom Queen. Good news!” For the unversed, this will be the fourth adaptation of Fear Street from the book series. Before this, there was Fear Street Part One: 1994, Fear Street Part Two: 1978, and Fear Street Part Three: 1666. Directed by Leigh Janiak, the trilogy was released on Netflix over three back-to-back weeks in July 2021 and followed a group of teenagers living in Shadyside, Ohio, who discover the haunting events that plague their town. The new film adaptation called The Prom Queen will feature a new cast of characters. Also read: Harrison Ford choked up receiving Career Achievement at Critics Choice 2024 Critics Choice Awards: Oppenheimer sweeps awards with Best Film, Best Director wins As per the book, Fear Street's description reads like: “A spring night…soft moonlight…five beautiful Prom Queen candidates…dancing couples at the Shadyside High prom — these should be the ingredients for romance. But stir in one brutal murder — then another, and another — and the recipe quickly turns to horror.”

Horror books author RL Stine teases new Netflix film in making on Fear Street

Renowned American author Cormac McCarthy,&nbsp;the winner of 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction,&nbsp;has passed away at the age of 89, confirmed his publisher, Penguin Random House. The acclaimed novelist is best known for his works such as The Road&nbsp;and No Country for Old Men,&nbsp;both of which were adapted into successful films.

McCarthy's literature often delved into violent narratives, exploring themes set in the American frontier and post-apocalyptic worlds. Despite his gripping storytelling, McCarthy maintained a highly private lifestyle away from the public eye.

<h2>How did Cormac McCarthy die?</h2>

McCarthy died of natural causes at his residence in Santa Fe, New Mexico on Tuesday. Following his death, fellow author Stephen King paid tribute to McCarthy, referring to him as "maybe the greatest American novelist of my time." King further expressed his sorrow over the author's passing, acknowledging the significant body of work McCarthy leaves behind.

Pan Macmillan, McCarthy's UK publisher, described him as one of the most influential and renowned writers worldwide. McCarthy's unique writing style, characterised by minimal punctuation and attribution, captivated readers throughout his career. His typewriter of choice was an Olivetti Underwood Lettera 32.

<h2>A glance at McCarthy’s literary journey</h2>

McCarthy's literary journey began in 1965 with the release of his debut novel, The Orchard Keeper,&nbsp;followed by Outer Dark&nbsp;in 1968. Over the years, he produced notable works such as Child of God,&nbsp;Suttree,&nbsp;and Blood Meridian.

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The Road,&nbsp;published in 2006, drew inspiration from McCarthy's relationship with his son, John, born from his third marriage to Jennifer Winkley. This masterpiece earned McCarthy the James Tait Black Memorial Prize and the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.

The author's repertoire also includes critically acclaimed novels like All the Pretty Horses&nbsp;and No Country for Old Men.&nbsp; 
 
The Road&nbsp;and No Country for Old Men&nbsp;found favor in Hollywood. No Country&nbsp;was adapted into a chilling Oscar-winning thriller directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, while&nbsp;The Road&nbsp;got the big-screen treatment with Viggo Mortensen in the lead role. 
 
No Country for Old Men&nbsp;garnered widespread acclaim and received four Academy Awards in 2008, including Best Picture. The film adaptation featured an exceptional cast including Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Tommy Lee Jones, and Woody Harrelson.

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McCarthy's final works, The Passenger&nbsp;and Stella Maris,&nbsp;were released in late 2022. These interconnected books explored profound questions surrounding God, truth, and existence, showcasing McCarthy's intellectual depth and continued creativity.

<h2>Cormac McCarthy’s early life</h2>

McCarthy was born in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1933 in an Irish Catholic family. He was one of six siblings. But he spent most of his childhood in Knoxville, Tennessee, where his father worked as a lawyer.

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Renowned American author Cormac McCarthy, the winner of 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, has passed away at the age of 89, confirmed his publisher, Penguin Random House.

Renowned American author Cormac McCarthy, the winner of 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, has passed away at the age of 89, confirmed his publisher, Penguin Random House. The acclaimed novelist is best known for his works such as The Road and No Country for Old Men, both of which were adapted into successful films. McCarthy's literature often delved into violent narratives, exploring themes set in the American frontier and post-apocalyptic worlds. Despite his gripping storytelling, McCarthy maintained a highly private lifestyle away from the public eye. How did Cormac McCarthy die? McCarthy died of natural causes at his residence in Santa Fe, New Mexico on Tuesday. Following his death, fellow author Stephen King paid tribute to McCarthy, referring to him as "maybe the greatest American novelist of my time." King further expressed his sorrow over the author's passing, acknowledging the significant body of work McCarthy leaves behind. Pan Macmillan, McCarthy's UK publisher, described him as one of the most influential and renowned writers worldwide. McCarthy's unique writing style, characterised by minimal punctuation and attribution, captivated readers throughout his career. His typewriter of choice was an Olivetti Underwood Lettera 32. A glance at McCarthy’s literary journey McCarthy's literary journey began in 1965 with the release of his debut novel, The Orchard Keeper, followed by Outer Dark in 1968. Over the years, he produced notable works such as Child of God, Suttree, and Blood Meridian. Watch: Writers Guild of America strike over pay disputes with streaming giants × The Road, published in 2006, drew inspiration from McCarthy's relationship with his son, John, born from his third marriage to Jennifer Winkley. This masterpiece earned McCarthy the James Tait Black Memorial Prize and the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. The author's repertoire also includes critically acclaimed novels like All the Pretty Horses and No Country for Old Men. The Road and No Country for Old Men found favor in Hollywood. No Country was adapted into a chilling Oscar-winning thriller directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, while The Road got the big-screen treatment with Viggo Mortensen in the lead role. No Country for Old Men garnered widespread acclaim and received four Academy Awards in 2008, including Best Picture. The film adaptation featured an exceptional cast including Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Tommy Lee Jones, and Woody Harrelson. Also read: Barack Obama shows support for writers` strike as he opens Netflix’s live stream event for his new docuseries McCarthy's final works, The Passenger and Stella Maris, were released in late 2022. These interconnected books explored profound questions surrounding God, truth, and existence, showcasing McCarthy's intellectual depth and continued creativity. Cormac McCarthy’s early life McCarthy was born in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1933 in an Irish Catholic family. He was one of six siblings. But he spent most of his childhood in Knoxville, Tennessee, where his father worked as a lawyer. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Award-winning Spanish author Javier Marias passed away on Sunday at the age of 70, according to his publisher Alfaguara.

Marias, who had been battling pneumonia for a month, wrote 16 books, including the "Your Face Tomorrow" trilogy, which was published from 2002 to 2007.

"Javier Marias was the best writer in Spain," Spanish novelist Eduardo Mendoza, said in a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-dubais-burj-khalifa-lights-up-in-honour-of-queen-elizabeth-ii-515242">tribute</a> written for Spain's daily newspaper El Pais.

"A sad day for Spanish letters," Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez tweeted. "Javier Marias leaves us, one of the great writers of our time."

According to Alfaguara's website, his books have been published in 56 countries and have sold about 9 million copies in 46 different languages.

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Marias, a columnist for El Pais and a translator, won numerous honours for his work. He was honoured as an International Writer to the Royal Society of Literature in Britain last year.

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Award-winning Spanish author Javier Marias passed away on Sunday at the age of 70, according to his publisher Alfaguara. Marias, who had been battling pneumonia for a month, wrote 16 books, including the "Your Face Tomorrow" trilogy, which was published from 2002 to 2007.

Award-winning Spanish author Javier Marias passed away on Sunday at the age of 70, according to his publisher Alfaguara. Marias, who had been battling pneumonia for a month, wrote 16 books, including the "Your Face Tomorrow" trilogy, which was published from 2002 to 2007. "Javier Marias was the best writer in Spain," Spanish novelist Eduardo Mendoza, said in a tribute written for Spain's daily newspaper El Pais. "A sad day for Spanish letters," Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez tweeted. "Javier Marias leaves us, one of the great writers of our time." According to Alfaguara's website, his books have been published in 56 countries and have sold about 9 million copies in 46 different languages. Also read | 'Our hearts are broken': UK newspapers react to Queen Elizabeth II's death Marias, a columnist for El Pais and a translator, won numerous honours for his work. He was honoured as an International Writer to the Royal Society of Literature in Britain last year. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION live TV here:

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If ever you wanted to understand what 'life imitates art' means then perhaps this can be your crash course. A novelist in US who wrote an essay&nbsp;titled "How To Murder Your Husband" has been found guilty of murdering her husband. She shot her husband twice through the chest. Do firearms appear in her essay? Absolutely!

Nancy Crampton Brophy (71) was found guilty of murdering her husband Daniel Brophy. The jury in Portland, Oregon took eight hours to deliberate on Wednesday to reach their conclusion.&nbsp;

Prosecutors said the writer, whose "Wrong Never Felt So Right" series of novels include "The Wrong Husband" and "The Wrong Lover," had been struggling financially before she shot her husband twice through the heart in June 2018 at a culinary institute where he worked.

Crampton Brophy had denied the charge against her. She insisted that security camera footage that put her at the scene of the crime merely showed her scouting for writerly inspiration.

She says a missing gun (suspected by police to be the murder weapon) was purchased for research for a novel. She also claimed that she was not after hundreds of thousands of dollars in life assurance she would get after her husband's death.

As per the local media, Crampton Brophy's lawyer plans to appeal the conviction

"Nancy Brophy loved her husband," attorney Kristen Winemiller told the jury at the trial. "You can see that in her eyes every time she talked about him. Her eyes lit up, they absolutely twinkled."

Prosecutor Shawn Overstreet laid out reams of evidence showing how Crampton Brophy had plotted to kill her husband, who was 63.

"It’s not just about the money. It’s about the lifestyle Nancy desired that Dan could not give her," he said during the trial.

Crampton Brophy had rejected claims of penury when she took to the stand last week, insisting her monetary woes had long been resolved.

"I do better with Dan alive financially than I do with Dan dead," she said.

Crampton Brophy faces life imprisonment.

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If ever you wanted to understand what 'life imitates art' means then perhaps this can be your crash course. A novelist in US who wrote an essay titled "How To Murder Your Husband" has been found guilty of murdering her husband.

If ever you wanted to understand what 'life imitates art' means then perhaps this can be your crash course. A novelist in US who wrote an essay titled "How To Murder Your Husband" has been found guilty of murdering her husband. She shot her husband twice through the chest. Do firearms appear in her essay? Absolutely! Nancy Crampton Brophy (71) was found guilty of murdering her husband Daniel Brophy. The jury in Portland, Oregon took eight hours to deliberate on Wednesday to reach their conclusion. Prosecutors said the writer, whose "Wrong Never Felt So Right" series of novels include "The Wrong Husband" and "The Wrong Lover," had been struggling financially before she shot her husband twice through the heart in June 2018 at a culinary institute where he worked. Crampton Brophy had denied the charge against her. She insisted that security camera footage that put her at the scene of the crime merely showed her scouting for writerly inspiration. She says a missing gun (suspected by police to be the murder weapon) was purchased for research for a novel. She also claimed that she was not after hundreds of thousands of dollars in life assurance she would get after her husband's death. As per the local media, Crampton Brophy's lawyer plans to appeal the conviction "Nancy Brophy loved her husband," attorney Kristen Winemiller told the jury at the trial. "You can see that in her eyes every time she talked about him. Her eyes lit up, they absolutely twinkled." Prosecutor Shawn Overstreet laid out reams of evidence showing how Crampton Brophy had plotted to kill her husband, who was 63. "It’s not just about the money. It’s about the lifestyle Nancy desired that Dan could not give her," he said during the trial. Crampton Brophy had rejected claims of penury when she took to the stand last week, insisting her monetary woes had long been resolved. "I do better with Dan alive financially than I do with Dan dead," she said. Crampton Brophy faces life imprisonment. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Eminent poet-novelist Nabaneeta Dev Sen passed away on Thursday evening at her Kolkata residence. She was 81.

Dev Sen was reportedly suffering from cancer for a long time. Local news reports state that the body would be kept at the writer's residence through the night and the funeral will take place on Friday morning.&nbsp;

Honoured with Padmashri and Sahitya Akademi award, Dev Sen was also a well-known academician. She married Nobel laureate Amartya Sen in 1958 and the couple has two daughters, journalist Antara Dev Sen and actress Nandana Sen. They divorced in 1976 and then Dev Sen went abroad to do her higher studies and built a career in writing thereafter.&nbsp;

One of the most relevant Bengali contemporary writers of our times, her work almost always had a strong female voice.&nbsp;

Born to&nbsp;poets Narendra and Radharani Dev, she took up writing at an early age. Dev Sen breathed her last at her parents home Bhalobasha in Kolkata where she lived with her adopted daughter.

Eminent poet-novelist Nabaneeta Dev Sen passed away on Thursday evening at her Kolkata residence. She was 81. Dev Sen was reportedly suffering from cancer for a long time.

Eminent poet-novelist Nabaneeta Dev Sen passed away on Thursday evening at her Kolkata residence. She was 81. Dev Sen was reportedly suffering from cancer for a long time. Local news reports state that the body would be kept at the writer's residence through the night and the funeral will take place on Friday morning. Honoured with Padmashri and Sahitya Akademi award, Dev Sen was also a well-known academician. She married Nobel laureate Amartya Sen in 1958 and the couple has two daughters, journalist Antara Dev Sen and actress Nandana Sen. They divorced in 1976 and then Dev Sen went abroad to do her higher studies and built a career in writing thereafter. One of the most relevant Bengali contemporary writers of our times, her work almost always had a strong female voice. Born to poets Narendra and Radharani Dev, she took up writing at an early age. Dev Sen breathed her last at her parents home Bhalobasha in Kolkata where she lived with her adopted daughter.

Nabaneeta Dev Sen, legendary poet-novelist passes away at 81

Literary giant who dealt with self-perception, sexual freedom, own Jewish identity -- Philip Roth -- died aged 85.&nbsp;

Author of more than 30 novels and short stories, Roth was one of America’s preeminent 20th-century novelist. In his career of seven decades, his work broke boundaries of fiction and memoir and often left readers intrigued -- especially with his portrayal of Jewish American life in stories drawn from his boyhood in the predominantly Jewish Weequahic neighbourhood of Newark, NJ.&nbsp;

In addition to his novels, Roth spent 15 years editing the "Writers from the Other Europe" series of books for Penguin and also conducted a series of interviews with fellow writers such as Primo Levi, Isaac Bashevis Singer and Edna O'Brien that was published in 2001 as "Shop Talk". He was an active member of PEN, the international organization supporting writers and fighting censorship.

He started writing while he was studying at the University of Chicago, and he published his first short story, "The Day It Snowed”. He started progress on his doctorate but quit weeks after he had started to focus all attention on becoming a writer instead.&nbsp;

Roth came to national focus when his first book "Goodbye, Columbus and Five Short Stories," came out in 1959. It also got him the first of his two National Book Awards. The novel explored the cultural divide between working-class Neil Klugman and the beautiful Brenda Patemkin, whose upper-middle-class life of privilege Roth lambasted -- bringing to a conclusion that he was a self-hating Jew.&nbsp;

He was born as Philip Milton Roth on March 18, 1933, in the depths of the Great Depression that forced his father's Newark shoe store into bankruptcy. At the peak of his career, Roth married the British actress Claire Bloom, his longtime companion, in 1990, but the couple divorced five years later.&nbsp;

In his work, Roth was America's most-decorated author. The only major award that eluded him was the Nobel Prize. He twice won the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award, and he was a finalist two other times for both awards. Roth also won three annual PEN/Faulkner Awards for specific works, the biennial PEN/Nabokov Award for a body of work, and, in 2007, the inaugural PEN/Saul Bellow Award for Achievement in American Fiction. He also won the Man Booker International Prize in 2011. 
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After being nominated twice for the Man Booker International Prize -- in 2005 and 2007 -- Roth won in 2011.

Literary giant who dealt with self-perception, sexual freedom, own Jewish identity -- Philip Roth -- died aged 85. Author of more than 30 novels and short stories, Roth was one of America’s preeminent 20th-century novelist. In his career of seven decades, his work broke boundaries of fiction and memoir and often left readers intrigued -- especially with his portrayal of Jewish American life in stories drawn from his boyhood in the predominantly Jewish Weequahic neighbourhood of Newark, NJ. In addition to his novels, Roth spent 15 years editing the "Writers from the Other Europe" series of books for Penguin and also conducted a series of interviews with fellow writers such as Primo Levi, Isaac Bashevis Singer and Edna O'Brien that was published in 2001 as "Shop Talk". He was an active member of PEN, the international organization supporting writers and fighting censorship. He started writing while he was studying at the University of Chicago, and he published his first short story, "The Day It Snowed”. He started progress on his doctorate but quit weeks after he had started to focus all attention on becoming a writer instead. Roth came to national focus when his first book "Goodbye, Columbus and Five Short Stories," came out in 1959. It also got him the first of his two National Book Awards. The novel explored the cultural divide between working-class Neil Klugman and the beautiful Brenda Patemkin, whose upper-middle-class life of privilege Roth lambasted -- bringing to a conclusion that he was a self-hating Jew. He was born as Philip Milton Roth on March 18, 1933, in the depths of the Great Depression that forced his father's Newark shoe store into bankruptcy. At the peak of his career, Roth married the British actress Claire Bloom, his longtime companion, in 1990, but the couple divorced five years later. In his work, Roth was America's most-decorated author. The only major award that eluded him was the Nobel Prize. He twice won the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award, and he was a finalist two other times for both awards. Roth also won three annual PEN/Faulkner Awards for specific works, the biennial PEN/Nabokov Award for a body of work, and, in 2007, the inaugural PEN/Saul Bellow Award for Achievement in American Fiction. He also won the Man Booker International Prize in 2011.

Literary giant Philip Roth dead at 85

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