Jonathan Carroll facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jonathan Carroll
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| Born | Jonathan Samuel Carroll January 26, 1949 New York City, US |
| Occupation | Novelist, writer |
| Genre | Magic realism, slipstream, contemporary fantasy |
Jonathan Samuel Carroll was born on January 26, 1949. He is an American writer known for his unique stories. His books often mix real life with magical or dream-like events. This style is sometimes called Magic realism or contemporary fantasy. Jonathan Carroll has lived in Austria since 1974.
About His Life and Books
Jonathan Carroll was born in New York City. His father, Sidney Carroll, was a film writer. His mother, June Carroll, was an actress and lyricist. She performed in many Broadway shows. Jonathan is also the half-brother of the famous composer Steve Reich.
Jonathan Carroll grew up following the Christian Science religion. He finished high school at the Loomis School. In 1971, he graduated from Rutgers University. That same year, he married artist Beverly Schreiner. A few years later, he moved to Vienna, Austria. He started teaching literature at the American International School of Vienna. Austria has been his home ever since.
His Writing Style
Jonathan Carroll's first novel was The Land of Laughs, published in 1980. This book shows his special writing style. It is about a young teacher named Thomas Abbey. He is researching a children's book author he loved as a kid. Thomas travels to the author's hometown, Galen, Missouri.
In Galen, strange things start to happen. For example, a dog begins to talk to Thomas. The line between what is real and what is fantasy becomes blurry. Readers might even wonder if they can trust the person telling the story. Jonathan Carroll's later books also explore these ideas. They often feature characters who might not be telling the full truth. Magic often feels like a natural part of the world in his stories.
Jonathan Carroll's son, Ryder Carroll, created the Bullet Journal. This is a popular way to organize notes and tasks.
Awards and Recognition
Jonathan Carroll has won several awards for his writing. His short story "Friend's Best Man" won the World Fantasy Award. His novel Outside the Dog Museum received the British Fantasy Award. A collection of his short stories won the Bram Stoker Award.
His short story "Uh-Oh City" won the French Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire. Another short story, "Home on the Rain," was chosen as one of the best stories of the year by the Pushcart Prize committee. Jonathan Carroll has also been a finalist for other major awards. These include the World Fantasy Awards, the Hugo Award, and British Fantasy Awards.
See also
In Spanish: Jonathan Carroll para niños
