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William Inge

American playwright and novelist (1913-1973) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 60

William Motter Inge was an American playwright and novelist, whose works typically feature solitary protagonists encumbered with strained sexual relations. With his portraits of small-town life and settings rooted in the American heartland, Inge became known as the "Playwright of the Midwest".

William Inge is read about 112 times a day, in 29 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 6 November 2026

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Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay1962
Pulitzer Prize for Drama1953
Star on Playwrights' Sidewalk

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Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1913 to 1973 · aged 60

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