Jerzy Kosiński
Jerzy Kosiński was a Polish-American novelist born in 1933.
He survived the Holocaust in Poland under a false identity, later emigrating to the United States in 1957.
Kosiński became a successful author, winning prestigious grants and teaching at notable universities.
His life was marked by controversy, including allegations of plagiarism and fabrication of his wartime experiences.
Kosiński's personal life included two marriages and struggles with health issues.
He committed suicide in 1991 at the age of 57, leaving behind a complex legacy as both a celebrated and contested figure in American literature.
