Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

Author of The Yearling

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings - Author of The Yearling
Born

August 8th, 1896
128 years ago

Died

December 14th, 1953
71 years ago — 57 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An American author and academic, contributed significantly to literature with a focus on rural life in Florida. The work 'The Yearling' received the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1939, highlighting the coming-of-age story of a young boy and his pet fawn. Rawlings's writing often drew on her experiences in Florida, capturing the struggles and realities of farm life during the early 20th century. In addition to novels, she published numerous short stories and essays, showcasing her versatility as a writer. Her dedication to her craft helped elevate the representation of Southern literature.

Published The Yearling, Pulitzer Prize winner

Wrote numerous short stories and essays

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