Anthologies#
| Title |
Published |
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| Fiction International, No.1, Fall 1973 |
1973 |
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Collections#
| Title |
Published |
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| Passing By |
1992 |
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Non-Fiction#
| Title |
Published |
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| Conversations with Jerzy Kosinski |
1993 |
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Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
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| The Painted Bird |
1965 |
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| Steps |
1968 |
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| Cockpit |
1968 |
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| Being There |
1970 |
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| The Devil Tree |
1973 |
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| Blind Date |
1977 |
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| Passion Play |
1979 |
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| Pinball |
1982 |
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| The Hermit of 69th Street / The Hermit |
1986 |
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Jerzy Kosinski was born in Poland in 1933 and survived World War II as a child before emigrating to the United States in 1957. His first novel, The Painted Bird, drew on wartime experiences and earned him immediate literary attention. His second book, Steps, won the National Book Award in 1969.
Kosinski wrote nine standalone novels between 1965 and 1986. His writing is spare and often disturbing, with characters who exist on the margins of society. Being There, a short satirical novel about a simple gardener mistaken for a political genius, remains his most popular work. He also published a collection called Passing By and contributed to anthologies during his career.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Jerzy Kosiński written?
Jerzy Kosiński has written twelve books across four series.
What was Jerzy Kosiński's first book?
Jerzy Kosiński’s first book is The Painted Bird, published in 1965.
What is Jerzy Kosinski's most famous book?
Being There (1970) is probably his best-known work. It was adapted into a 1979 film starring Peter Sellers that received widespread critical praise. The Painted Bird (1965), his debut novel, is also widely read and studied.