Pulitzer Prize Fiction Winner
His Family
by Ernest Poole
Summary
The story follows a widowed father in New York City as he struggles to understand the lives and changing values of his three grown daughters. It serves as a reflection on the generational shift in American society during the early 20th century.
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Historical Context & Significance
The very first Pulitzer for a novel. Poole was a socialist journalist; his win signaled the prize's interest in the "changing face" of the American family.