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Zona Gale

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American author and playwright (1874-1938)

United StatesWritersLived 1874 to 1938 · aged 64
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Zona Gale, 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.

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(1918)(1918)Zona Gale House, which she built for her parents in Portage, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[14]Zona Gale House, which she built for her parents in Portage, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[14]

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1921Pulitzer Prize for Drama

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Zona Gale, 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. All of her works were published under her maiden name, Zona Gale.

Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1874 to 1938 · aged 64
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20 languages

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