Adam Gopnik

Adam Gopnik, born in 1956, is an American essayist, novelist, and journalist. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he studied art history at Yale University. He is best known for his essays, often humorous and insightful cultural and social observations, published in The New Yorker magazine. Gopnik's notable works include "Paris to the Moon," a collection of essays, and the novel "The King in the Window." He has received numerous awards, including the National Book Critics Circle Award and the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism. Gopnik's writing has been widely praised for its wit, erudition, and ability to capture the complexities of modern life. He has been described as "the best essayist writing in English today" (The New York Times) and "a master of the personal essay" (The Guardian).