Garth Greenwell is an acclaimed American novelist, poet, and critic known for his profound explorations of sexuality, identity, and the human condition. He gained international recognition with his debut novel, "What Belongs to You," which won the British Book Award for Debut of the Year and was longlisted for the National Book Award. Greenwell’s following work, "Cleanness," further established his reputation for lyrical prose and emotional depth. A former educator, he holds degrees from Harvard and the Iowa Writers' Workshop. His essays and reviews have appeared in The New Yorker and The Atlantic, further cementing his voice in contemporary literature.