Zona gale biography
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Zona gale biography
Zona Gale
American writer (1874–1938)
Zona Gale | |
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| Born | (1874-08-26)August 26, 1874 Portage, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | December 27, 1938(1938-12-27) (aged 64) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Education | University of Wisconsin, Madison (BA, MLS, MA) |
| Genre | Fiction primarily |
| Notable works | Miss Lulu Bett |
| Notable awards | Pulitzer Prize for Drama (1921) |
| Spouse | William L. Breese (m. 1928) |
| Children | 2 |
Zona Gale (August 26, 1874 – December 27, 1938), also known by her married name, Zona Gale Breese, was an American novelist, short story writer, and playwright.
She became the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1921. The close relationship she had with her parents influenced both her writing and personal life. Her books, based on her hometown, were noted for their charm and intimate realism, capturing the underlying emotions and motivations of her characters.
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