Writer Philip Roth was an American novelist and short story writer. He is best known for his 1969 novel 'Portnoy's Complaint' and his Pulitzer Prize-winning 1997 novel 'American Pastoral'. Roth wrote more than 30 books, including novels, short stories, and non-fiction works. He was a major figure in the literary world and won numerous awards, including two National Book Awards and two National Book Critics Circle Awards. Roth's works often explored Jewish identity and the human condition.