Atticus Lish
Atticus Lish | |
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| Born | 1972 (age 52–53) Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Language | English |
| Alma mater | Phillips Academy; Harvard University |
| Period | 2010–present |
Atticus Lish (born 1972) is an American novelist. His debut, Preparation for the Next Life, caught its independent publisher, Tyrant, "off guard" by becoming a surprise success, winning a number of awards including the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction. Lish lives in Sunset Park, Brooklyn with his wife. He is the son of influential literary editor Gordon Lish.