Conrad Richter
Conrad Michael Richter (October 13, 1890 – October 30, 1968) was an American writer. He wrote The Light in the Forest. The book was made into a Walt Disney movie. One of his novels won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1951.[1]
Conrad Richter | |
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| Born | Conrad Michael Richter October 13, 1890 Pine Grove, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | October 30, 1968 (aged 78) Pottsville, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Years active | 1924–1968 |
| Known for | The Sea of Grass, The Light in the Forest, The Town, The Awakening Land |
| Spouse | Harvena Maria Achenbach (died in 1972) |
| Children | 1 |
References
- "Fiction". Past winners & finalists by category. The Pulitzer Prizes. Retrieved 2012-03-28.
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