TagSam Lipsyte

Sam Lipsyte is an American author known for his darkly humorous and satirical explorations of contemporary life and societal norms. Born in 1968, Lipsyte studied at Brown University and Columbia University, where he earned an MFA in Creative Writing. His writing often delves into themes of alienation, ambition, and the absurdities of modern culture. Lipsyte gained critical acclaim with his novel “The Ask” (2010), which follows the misadventures of Milo Burke, a failed artist turned development officer at a mediocre university. The novel satirizes academia, middle-class aspirations, and the American Dream through Milo’s cynical and irreverent perspective. Lipsyte’s sharp wit, distinctive voice, and keen observations of human folly have made him a celebrated voice in contemporary literary fiction.