Curtis Sittenfeld

Curtis Sittenfeld is a celebrated, bestselling American novelist and short story writer. Educated at Vassar College and Stanford University, she later earned her MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, establishing herself as a sharp observer of contemporary American society.

She gained widespread critical acclaim with her debut novel Prep, followed by bestsellers such as American Wife, Eligible (a modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice), Rodham, and Romantic Comedy. Her works are celebrated for their psychological depth, witty dialogue, and nuanced character portraits.

Sittenfeld’s fiction frequently explores political power, female agency, and social class in modern America. Her books have been translated into over twenty languages, solidifying her status as one of her generation’s top literary storytellers.