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Wright Morris
American photographer and novelist (1910-1998) · United States · On the map · Artists · Died at 88
Wright Marion Morris was an American novelist, photographer, and essayist. He is known for his portrayals of the people and artifacts of the Great Plains in words and pictures, as well as for experimenting with narrative forms.
Wright Morris is read about 13 times a day, in 9 languages.
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1998Died25 April 19981985Whiting Award (Fiction)Award1981National Book Award for FictionAward1957National Book AwardAward1954Guggenheim FellowshipAward1946Guggenheim FellowshipAward1942Guggenheim FellowshipAward1910Born6 January 1910
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About this person
Country
United States
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1910 to 1998 · aged 88
Where to find them
The same award as Wright
Stuart DybekBoth received Whiting Award (Fiction)J. F. PowersBoth received National Book Award for FictionWilliam Keepers Maxwell, Jr.Both received National Book Award for Fiction
Ellen GilchristBoth received National Book Award for Fiction
Charles R. JohnsonBoth received National Book Award for Fiction
Ellen GilchristBoth received National Book Award for FictionCharles R. JohnsonBoth received National Book Award for Fiction