Arts & LiteratureAmerican1923 – 1999
Joseph Heller
Author of 'Catch-22,' satirical novelist
Biography
American novelist best known for his satirical work 'Catch-22,' published in 1961. The novel became a classic of American literature and gave rise to the phrase 'catch-22' in common usage.
Quick Facts
Category
Arts & Literature
Nationality
American
Born
1923
Died
1999
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Jospeh
Hebrew origin
“An alternate spelling of Joseph, the Hebrew name meaning 'God will increase.' This non-standard spelling may reflect mishearings or family-specific variations, though it lacks the established usage of the traditional form.”