Daniel Martin Klein

Daniel Martin Klein (born 1939 in Wilmington, Delaware) is an American writer of fiction, non-fiction, and humor. His most notable works are Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar co-written with Thomas Cathcart.[1] and Travels With Epicurus.

Life

Klein went to school at Harvard College where he received a B.A. in philosophy.[2] After a brief career in television comedy, he began writing books, ranging from thrillers and mysteries to humorous books about philosophy, including the New York Times bestseller,[3] Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar: Understanding Philosophy Through Jokes (with Thomas Cathcart)[4] and the London Times bestseller Travels With Epicurus. He lives in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, and is married to Freke Vuijst, American correspondent for the Dutch newsweekly, Vrij Nederland. Their daughter, Samara Quirine Klein, is Director of Rights and International Operations for the PJ Library at the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.

Awards

‘ForeWord Magazine' Book of the Year – Silver Award in Literary Fiction(2009) for novel, 'The History of Now'[5]

List of books

Non-Fiction

Thrillers and Mysteries

Novels

Plays

Book Reviews

References

  1. "Boston Globe". By David Mehegan, Globe Staff | August 15, 2007
  2. "Herald_Times_Reporter". Article by Bev Denor Book columnist.
  3. "The New York Times Best Seller List". Archived by Hawes.com
  4. "Harvard Magazine". Article by C.L.
  5. "Foreword Reviews" ForeWord Book of the Year Awards – Foreword Reviews
  6. "NPR". Show Hosted by LIANE HANSEN.
  7. "C-SPAN".
  8. "Philosophy Now Magazine". Article by Tim Madigan.
  9. "Jewish Post". Article by Gad Nahshon.
  10. https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/daniel-klein/nothing-serious-klein/
  11. http://www.nyjournalofbooks.com/review/nothing-serious

12. http://thoughtcatalog.com/the-thoughtful-reader/2010/08/theater-review-mengelberg-and-mahler/

External links

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