Date of Birth: June 28, 1947
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Biography
Mark Helprin is an acclaimed American novelist, journalist, and conservative commentator. Born in Manhattan, New York City, Helprin was raised on the Hudson River and in the British West Indies. His extensive education includes attendance at Harvard University, where he earned degrees in both English and American Literature, and later, Harvard’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Helprin also studied at the University of Oxford and Princeton University. Helprin’s writing career spans several decades, with his works encompassing a variety of genres, including novels, short stories, and essays. His most notable works include “Winter’s Tale” (1983), “A Soldier of the Great War” (1991), and “In Sunlight and in Shadow” (2012). His writing is often characterized by its rich, descriptive language and themes of love, war, and the human condition. In addition to his literary pursuits, Helprin has contributed to various publications such as The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, and The National Review, where he often discusses political and cultural issues. His unique voice and perspective have earned him both critical acclaim and a devoted readership.
5 Interesting Facts about Mark Helprin
1. Mark Helprin has served in the Israeli infantry and the Israeli Air Force.
2. His novel “Winter’s Tale” was adapted into a film in 2014, directed by Akiva Goldsman.
3. Helprin is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
4. He has received several awards and honors, including the National Jewish Book Award and the Prix de Rome from the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
5. Helprin’s work has been translated into more than 20 languages.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Mark Helprin
1. “The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one.”
2. “There is nothing like imagination to create the future, and there is no future without imagination.”
3. “One is not born into the world to do everything but to do something.”
4. “The world is filled with love-play, from animal lust to sublime compassion.”
5. “To be mad is to feel with excruciating intensity the sadness and beauty of the world.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by Mark Helprin is estimated to be around $5 million.
Children
Mark Helprin is married to Lisa Kennedy Helprin, and together they have two daughters, Alexandra and Olivia.
Relevant Links
1. [Mark Helprin – Official Website](http://www.markhelprin.com
2. [Mark Helprin’s Biography on Britannica](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Mark-Helprin
3. [Mark Helprin on Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19403.Mark_Helprin
