Joseph Heller

Joseph Heller (May 1, 1923 – December 12, 1999) was an American writer, short story writer, dramatist, and screenwriter. Heller began famous for writing Catch-22 in 1953, a masterpiece that would permanently solidify his place in American literature. The novel is widely recognized as one of the greatest literary works of the twentieth century, set during World War II.

Heller went on to write six more books, all of which were well-received. However, the popularity of Catch-22 unavoidably eclipsed them. Now and Then: From Coney Island to Here (1998) was Heller's autobiography, and his dramatic work includes the play We Bombed in New Haven (1968).

Famous Novels: Catch-22 (1961), Something Happened (1974), Closing Time (1994),...