The Steinbeck novel that claimed the Pulitzer Prize in 1939 was The Grapes of Wrath. This work offers a profound look at social and economic issues of the time.
The Grapes of Wrath won the Pulitzer Prize in 1939. It's a powerful novel depicting the hardships of the Great Depression.
In 2005, the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction was awarded to 'Gilead'. This novel offers deep insights into human nature and relationships.
In 1962, the Pulitzer Prize was awarded to 'Advise and Consent' by Allen Drury. This novel explores political intrigue and power dynamics in Washington, D.C.
The Overstory by Richard Powers won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2018.
The novel that won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2016 was 'The Sympathizer' by Viet Thanh Nguyen.
The 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction was awarded to 'The Night Watchman' by Louise Erdrich. This novel has received critical acclaim for its rich storytelling and deep character development.
The novel that won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2017 was 'Less' by Andrew Sean Greer.
One of the novels that won the Pulitzer Prize in 1945 was 'A Bell for Adano' by John Hersey. It's a story set during World War II. It focuses on an American major who is sent to a Sicilian village. He tries to improve the lives of the villagers and in the process, he faces various challenges and cultural differences. The novel was well - received for its exploration of human nature, the impact of war on ordinary people, and the relationship between the occupying forces and the local population.
It was 'The Color Purple' that gave Alice Walker the Pulitzer Prize in 1983. This novel is widely recognized for its powerful portrayal of African-American women's experiences.
The Overstory by Richard Powers won the Pulitzer Prize in Fiction in 2018.
The Color Purple by Alice Walker won the 1982 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.