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John McPhee, a pioneering figure in literary nonfiction and long-time member of the Princeton University faculty, has taught creative nonfiction writing since 1975. Celebrated for transforming American journalism through the integration of fictional techniques, McPhee is the author of twenty-nine books, including the Pulitzer Prize–winning Annals of the Former World (1998), and has contributed to The New Yorker for more than four decades.
His research and writing interests span geology, environmental science, transportation, and the craft of narrative journalism. McPhee’s immersive reportage—covering subjects as diverse as atomic-bomb laboratories, Alaskan gold miners, and freight-train crews—reveals a fascination with the language and lifeways of specialized communities. Through meticulous observation and lyrical prose, he enlarges readers’ understanding of seemingly arcane worlds, positioning technical expertise within the broader human story.
Honors & Recognitions
- 1999 Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction
- 1977 Award in Literature, American Academy of Arts and Letters
- National Book Award finalist (1972, 1974)
Teaching & Mentorship
Since 1975, McPhee has guided generations of Princeton students in the art and ethics of narrative nonfiction. While no individual advisees are named in the provided materials, his sustained role as mentor and lecturer is emphasized across multiple university events.
