Ir ‧ ving, John /ˈɜːvɪŋ $ ˈɜːr-/ BrE AmE
(1942–) a US writer whose novels include The World According to Garp and The Cider House Rules . Both books have been made into successful films, and Irving won an Oscar for his ↑ screenplay of The Cider House Rules. His books typically involve many stories happening at the same time.