Margaret Ayer Barnes

American author and playwright

Margaret Ayer Barnes - American author and playwright
Born

April 8th, 1886
138 years ago

Died

October 25th, 1967
57 years ago — 81 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An American author and playwright, contributions include novels and plays that reflect societal themes and personal experiences. Works include the Pulitzer Prize-winning play "Years Ago" and novels such as "The Fiddleneck". Literature often highlighted issues faced by women and the impacts of war on society.

Won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1931

Authored the novel "The Fiddleneck"

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