Phil Klay

Phil Klay is an acclaimed American author best known for his debut collection of short stories, "Redeployment," which won the 2014 National Book Award for Fiction. A graduate of Dartmouth College, Klay served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Iraq War, experiences that heavily inform his writing. His work often delves into the complexities of war, moral ambiguity, and the challenges faced by soldiers returning home. In addition to his fiction, Klay frequently contributes essays and articles to publications like The New York Times and The Atlantic. He holds an MFA from Hunter College and lives in New York.