Thomas Pynchon
Thomas Ruggles Pynchon Jr. is an American novelist known for his complex, dense works that blend history, science, and mathematics.
Born on Long Island, he served in the Navy and studied at Cornell before publishing short stories and novels.
His most famous works include V., The Crying of Lot 49, and Gravity's Rainbow, which won the 1973 U.S. National Book Award for Fiction.
Pynchon is famously reclusive, avoiding media attention and public appearances.
His novels often explore themes of paranoia, technology, and social systems.
His most recent work, Bleeding Edge, was published in 2013.
Pynchon's intricate narratives and wide-ranging subject matter have earned him a reputation as one of America's most influential postmodern authors.
