Shirley Ann Grau
American novelist and Pulitzer Prize winner
Born
July 28th, 1929
96 years ago
Died
2020
5 years ago — 91 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American novelist and short story writer, recognized for exploring complex themes within Southern life and culture. Grau published multiple novels and collections, with notable works including 'The Keepers of the House' and 'Roadwalkers.' She received the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1965 for 'The Keepers of the House,' which delves into the legacy of a Southern family. Her writing often reflects the intricacies of personal relationships and the landscape of the South.
Published the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel 'The Keepers of the House'
Wrote 'Roadwalkers', a novel exploring Southern identity
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