Pulitzer Prize Fiction Winner
A Death in the Family
by James Agee
Summary
A lyrical and deeply autobiographical novel about a young boy in Tennessee dealing with the sudden death of his father. It is celebrated for its poetic prose and emotional depth.
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Historical Context & Significance
A posthumous win; Agee died of a heart attack at age 45 before the book was fully finished, leaving his editors to compile the final manuscript.