Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

1896–1953 (age 57)

Author

Biography

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings was an acclaimed American author best known for her novel "The Yearling," which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1939. Born in 1896, she became a celebrated voice in American literature, capturing the essence of rural Florida life with authenticity and lyrical prose.

Her literary legacy extends beyond her most famous work, as she produced numerous short stories and novels that explored themes of nature, resilience, and human connection. Rawlings passed away in 1953, leaving behind a body of work that continues to inspire readers and writers alike.

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