Wright Morris
American author and photographer
Born
January 6th, 1910
115 years ago
Died
April 25th, 1998
27 years ago — 88 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Achieved recognition as a novelist and photographer. Authored several acclaimed novels that explored themes of life in the American Midwest. Utilized photography to complement literary work, creating a unique narrative style. Won the National Book Award for Fiction in 1981 for the novel 'The Field of Vision'. Integrated visual art into his storytelling, receiving attention for the interplay between prose and imagery.
Authored 'The Field of Vision'
Won the National Book Award for Fiction
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