John Irving (b. 1942, USA) is an American novelist and screenwriter, author of the classics The World According to Garp and The Cider House Rules. Winner of an Academy Award for adapting his own novel, he is renowned for his ironic, emotionally charged storytelling, blending family sagas, social critique, and elements of the grotesque.
✨ Debuted in 1968, but his breakthrough came with The World According to Garp (1978). 🎬 The film adaptation of The Cider House Rules won two Oscars, including Best Adapted Screenplay for Irving. 📚 Frequently includes orphans and doctors, reflecting personal themes. 🤼 Practised wrestling seriously and coached students; this experience shaped The Hotel New Hampshire. 🖋 Known for mixing dark humour with warmth. 🌍 His books have been translated into dozens of languages and sold millions. 💡 Often takes 5–7 years to complete a novel. 📖 Usually knows the ending before he begins writing. 🎤 Famous for witty, self-ironic public talks. 😅 Funny fact: joked that without wrestling and bears he couldn’t write a novel. 🤔 Curious note: once dreamed of being an Olympic athlete, but became an “Olympian of literature.”