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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