Jonathan Littell

Jonathan Littell
Jonathan Littell in 2007
Jonathan Littell in 2007
Born (1967-10-10) October 10, 1967 (age 57)
New York City, New York, United States
OccupationNovelist
NationalityAmerican
French
Notable worksThe Kindly Ones (Les Bienveillantes)
Notable awardsPrix Goncourt
2006
Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française
2006
RelativesRobert Littell (father)

Jonathan Littell (born October 10, 1967) is a writer living in Barcelona. His first novel written in French, The Kindly Ones (2006; Les Bienveillantes), won two major French awards, including the Prix Goncourt and the Prix de l'Académie française.

Littell grew up in France and the United States and is a citizen of both countries. After acquiring his bachelor's degree, he worked for a humanitarian organisation for nine years, leaving his job in 2001 in order to concentrate on writing.