Chang-rae Lee

Chang-rae Lee is a novelist, professor, and public intellectual. He was born in South Korea and grew up in the United States. Lee has written several novels, including "Native Speaker" and "The Collection", which won the PEN/Faulkner Award. He is also a professor of English at Yale University. Lee has been recognized for his contributions to literature, including being named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine. He is known for his insightful and nuanced writing style, which often explores themes of identity, culture, and social justice.