2011 Pulitzer Prize

April 19, 2011 | Book Buzz | Comments (0)

The Pulitzer Prize is one of the most prestigious and recognizable literary awards.  The award was established by journalist and newspaper publisher Joseph Pulitzer in his will and first awarded in 1917.  Prizes are presented in 21 categories related to American newspaper journalism, books and music.

Fiction: 
A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan

Drama:
Clybourne Park by Bruce Norris

History:
The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery by Eric Foner

Biography or Autobiography:
Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow

Poetry:
The Best of It: New and Selected Poems by Kay Ryan

General Non-Fiction:
The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer by Siddhartha Mukherjee

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