Ketti Frings

American author and playwright

Ketti Frings - American author and playwright
Born

February 28th, 1915
110 years ago

Died

1981
44 years ago — 66 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An influential author and playwright, contributed significantly to American literature through plays and novels. Won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1956 for the play 'The Strong Are Lonely'. Other works include 'The Women's Room' and adaptations for television and film.

Won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1956

Wrote the play 'The Strong Are Lonely'

Authored 'The Women's Room'

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