Erica Jong

Erica Jong is an American author and teacher, known for her 1973 novel 'Fear of Flying', which became famously controversial for its attitudes towards female sexuality and liberation.

Books

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  1. 1. Fear of Flying

    Cover of 'Fear of Flying' by Erica Jong

    The novel follows the journey of a 29-year-old poet who is struggling with her identity and self-worth. She is in an unhappy marriage and fantasizes about a life of sexual and personal freedom. Her fantasies center around the "zipless fuck", a spontaneous and impersonal sexual encounter. She embarks on an affair with a British psychoanalyst in an attempt to realize her fantasies, but ultimately learns that true liberation comes from within.

    The 741st Greatest Book of All Time