Chang-rae Lee is an acclaimed American author known for his insightful exploration of identity, culture, and the immigrant experience. Born in Seoul, South Korea in 1965, he moved to the United States at a young age. Lee has published several novels, including Native Speaker, which won the Hemingway Foundation/PEN Award in 1995, and On Such a Full Sea, which received critical acclaim for its unique narrative style. In addition to his writing, Lee is a professor of creative writing at Princeton University. His works often reflect his own experiences as an Asian American and delve into themes of belonging and the complexities of modern life. Lee's contributions to literature have earned him a prominent place in contemporary American fiction.