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As defined in the original Plan of Award, the prize was given "Annually, for the American novel published during the year which shall best present the wholesome atmosphere of American life, and the highest standard of American manners and manhood," although there was some struggle over whether the word wholesome should be used instead of whole, the word Pulitzer had written in his will. [3]
For articles on particular works that have been recognized by their prizes, see Category:Pulitzer Prize-winning works Subcategories This category has the following 12 subcategories, out of 12 total.
1940: Otto D. Tolischus, in Correspondence, for articles from Berlin explaining the economic and ideological background of war-engaged Nazi Germany. [16]1941: The New York Times with a special citation for the "public educational value" of its foreign news reporting, "exemplified," according to the Pulitzer Board, "by its scope, by excellence of writing and presentation and supplementary ...
Pages in category "Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography–winning works" The following 44 pages are in this category, out of 44 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The Pulitzer Prize Board generally selects the Pulitzer Prize Winners from the three nominated finalists in each category. The names of nominated finalists have been announced only since 1980. Work that has been submitted for Prize consideration but not chosen as either a nominated finalist or a winner is termed an entry or submission.
Writers who have won the American Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (since 1949). This award replaced the Pulitzer Prize for the Novel (given from 1918 to 1947). For articles about the writers: Category:Pulitzer Prize for the Novel winners (1918–1947) Category:Pulitzer Prize for Fiction winners (1948–present) For articles about the books:
The Pulitzer Prize for Memoir or Autobiography is one of the seven American Pulitzer Prizes annually awarded for Letters, Drama, and Music. The award honors "a distinguished and factual memoir or autobiography by an American author." Winners receive US$15,000. [1]
These works have been recognized by the American Pulitzer Prize in one of the arts and letters categories (1917–present), including Special Citations for Arts and for Letters. For biographies of their prize-winning creators, see Pulitzer Prize winners. See also Pulitzer Prize–winning newspapers.