T. C. Boyle (b.1948,) fully Thomas Coraghessan Boyle, is an American novelist and short story writer known for his satirical, darkly humorous, and socially insightful fiction. His works explore human nature, environmentalism, and historical events, blending literary and genre fiction.
Born in Peekskill, New York, he studied English and History at the State University of New York at Potsdam (B.A., 1968) before earning an M.F.A. (1974) and PhD (1977) from the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop. He later became a Distinguished Professor of English at the University of Southern California.
Boyle’s fiction is marked by sharp wit, vivid storytelling, and deep social commentary, making him a distinctive voice in contemporary literature. He has published over 19 novels and 150 short stories, including World’s End (1987,) which won the PEN/Faulkner Award, The Road to Wellville (1993,) The Tortilla Curtain (1995,) Drop City (2003,) The Women (2009,) San Miguel (2012,) and Blue Skies (2023.) His short story collections include Descent of Man (1979,) Greasy Lake (1985,) and The Relive Box (2017.)
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At best, I consider flying an unavoidable necessity, a time to … contemplate the end of all joy in a twisted howling heap of machinery.”
—T. C. Boyle
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