Pulitzer Prize Winners - Fiction
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Pulitzer Prize Winners - Fiction

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Pulitzer Prize Winners - Fiction

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71 picks in “Pulitzer Prize Winners - Fiction”, curated by TheBookworm on TheLysts.

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Pulitzer Prize Winners - Fiction — 10 items
NameAuthorYearGenrePublisherSynopsis
11Advise and ConsentAllen Drury1960Political FictionDoubleday & CompanyA political drama exploring the complexities and intrigues of a U.S. Senate confirmation process for a controversial Secretary of State nominee.
12To Kill a MockingbirdHarper Lee1961Southern GothicJ.B. Lippincott & Co.A coming-of-age story set in the racially segregated American South, focusing on themes of racial injustice and moral growth as seen through the eyes of young Scout Finch.
13The Edge of SadnessEdwin O'Connor1962Literary FictionLittle, Brown and CompanyFollows a middle-aged priest's return to his hometown and his efforts to reconcile with his past, exploring themes of faith, redemption, and human frailty.
14The ReiversWilliam Faulkner1963Southern FictionRandom HouseRandom HouseA humorous and adventurous tale of a young boy and two companions who "borrow" a car and embark on a journey from Mississippi to Memphis in the early 20th century.
15The Keepers of the HouseShirley Ann Grau1965Southern GothicRandom HouseExplores the multigenerational saga of a Southern family, delving into themes of racial tension, identity, and societal expectations in the American South.
16Collected StoriesKatherine Anne Porter1966Short StoriesHarcourt, Brace & WorldA compilation of short stories showcasing Porter's literary range, delving into human experiences, emotions, and societal observations.
17The FixerBernard Malamud1967Historical FictionFarrar, Straus & GirouxSet in Tsarist Russia, the novel tells the story of a Jewish handyman wrongfully imprisoned for a ritual murder he didn't commit, highlighting themes of injustice and anti-Semitism.
18The Confessions of Nat TurnerWilliam Styron1968Historical FictionRandom HouseA fictionalized account of the 1831 slave rebellion in Virginia, narrated by its leader, Nat Turner, exploring the complexities of slavery, rebellion, and moral dilemmas.
19House Made of DawnN. Scott Momaday1969Literary FictionHarper & RowA young Native American's struggle to reconcile his heritage with modern American life after returning from World War II.
20The Collected Stories of Jean StaffordJean Stafford1970Short StoriesFarrar, Straus and GirouxA compilation of stories exploring human relationships and personal struggles across various settings.
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