Conversations with Jerzy Kosinski

Collections of interviews with notable modern writers

He was hailed as one of the world’s great writers and intellectuals, with novels like The Painted Bird and Being There. He was acclaimed as a heroic survivor and witness of the Holocaust. He won high literary awards, made the bestseller lists, taught and lectured in prestigious universities, was feted

This Encyclopedia is an indispensible reference guide to twentieth-century fiction in the English-language. With nearly 500 contributors and over 1 million words, it is the most comprehensive and authoritative reference guide to twentieth-century fiction in the English language. Contains over 500 entries of 1000-3000 words written in lucid, jargon-free prose,

Collects interviews with, lectures by, and media transcriptions of the literary figure, in a volume offering insight into his erratic personality, the inspirations behind his writings, and the controversies that overshadowed his career.

Twenty-two reviews and thirteen essays trace the critical reputation of Jerzy Kosinski's literary works. One interview is included.