André Aciman is an Egyptian-American author and a professor of English and Comparative Literature at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. He is best known for his novel "Call Me by Your Name," published in 2007, which explores themes of love, desire, and identity. The novel gained widespread acclaim and was adapted into a successful film in 2017, directed by Luca Guadagnino.
Aciman's writing often delves into themes of memory, nostalgia, and the complexity of relationships. In addition to "Call Me by Your Name," he has written other works, including "Find Me," a sequel that continues the story of its characters, and "Harvard Square," which reflects on his experiences as a young man in the United States.
His essays and criticism have appeared in various prestigious publications, and he has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to literature. Aciman's background as an expatriate and his experiences in different cultures inform much of his writing.
