Jean Stafford
American author and academic
Born
1915
110 years ago
Died
March 26th, 1979
46 years ago — 64 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American author and academic, notable for contributions to literature through novels and short stories. Published works include 'The Mountain Lion' and 'Boston Adventure'. Stafford's writing often explored themes of personal struggle and family dynamics, offering deep insights into human emotions. In 1970, awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for 'Collected Stories', a collection that highlighted her literary prowess. Served as a professor at various institutions, influencing a generation of writers.
Published 'The Mountain Lion'
Won Pulitzer Prize for 'Collected Stories'
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