Margaret Walker
American novelist and poet
Born
July 7th, 1915
109 years ago
Died
November 30th, 1998
26 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Born in 1915, this American writer gained recognition for her contributions to literature, particularly through poetry and novels. The novel 'Jubilee,' published in 1966, explored the history of African Americans from the slave era through the Civil Rights Movement. This work was based on extensive research and personal narratives. The author also published several poetry collections, contributing to a rich literary tradition.
Authored the novel 'Jubilee'
Published poetry collections including 'For My People'
Contributed significantly to African American literature
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