Sarah Manguso is a prolific writer with works including poetry, nonfiction, short stories, novels, and memoirs. Her diverse collection showcases her talent and versatility as an author.
Her novel, Liars, delves into the complexities of a failing marriage, diverging from her initial plan of a historical piece exploring the concept of whiteness based on her family's background.
Manguso's family heritage includes Ashkenazi Jew, Italian, and Irish roots. She explores the fluidity of ethnic identity, illustrating how different ethnicities became recognized as 'white' over generations in America.
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