Dawn Powell

1896–1965 (age 69)

Novelist/Playwright

Biography

Dawn Powell, born in 1896, chronicled the city's pulse with wit and sharp compassion, weaving novels and plays that held a mirror to the dreams and disillusionments of her era.

City Cemetery keeps the memory of her clear-eyed observations and generous spirit alive for readers who still discover the humor and heart of her work.

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