Joseph Epstein facts for kids
Joseph Epstein was born on January 9, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois. He is an American writer, editor, and academic. An academic is someone who works at a university or college. He is well-known for being the editor of a magazine called The American Scholar. He worked there for many years, from 1975 to 1997. In 2003, he received a special award called the National Humanities Medal.
His Writings
Joseph Epstein has written many books. Most of his books are collections of essays. An essay is a short piece of writing that shares the author's thoughts or opinions on a topic. He often wrote about American life, other writers, and different human feelings.
Some of his well-known books include:
- Divorced in America: Marriage in an Age of Possibility (1974)
- Ambition: The Secret Passion (1980)
- Friendship: An Exposé (2006)
- Gossip: The Untrivial Pursuit (2011)
Awards and Recognition
Joseph Epstein received the National Humanities Medal in 2003. This is a very important award given by the United States government. It honors people who have done great work in the humanities. The humanities include subjects like history, literature, and philosophy.
