Charles Frazier is a renowned American novelist, born on November 4, 1950. He achieved significant acclaim with his novel Cold Mountain, which won the 1997 National Book Award for Fiction. Frazier is celebrated for his contributions to American historical fiction, with his work exploring themes of war, love, and the human condition.

In addition to Cold Mountain, Frazier has written two other New York Times best-selling novels: Thirteen Moons (2006) and Nightwoods (2011). His literary style is noted for its evocative language and deep historical research.