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The Women's Prize for Fiction (previously called Orange Prize for Fiction (1996–2006 & 2009–12), Orange Broadband Prize for Fiction (2007–2008) and Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction (2014–2017)) is one of the United Kingdom's most prestigious literary prizes, [4] [5] [6] annually awarded to a female author of any nationality for the best original full-length novel written in English ...
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:
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.
Pages in category "Pulitzer Prizes by year" The following 108 pages are in this category, out of 108 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. 0–9.
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.
The Post has won the Pulitzer Prize gold medal for Public Service, the most prestigious of the awards, on six occasions. In 2008, the Post won a record six prizes in a single year, the most of any year for the newspaper. The Pulitzer Prize is a prize awarded within the United States for excellence in journalism in a range of categories.
Alice Malsenior Tallulah-Kate Walker (born February 9, 1944) [2] is an American novelist, short story writer, poet, and social activist. In 1982, she became the first African-American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, which she was awarded for her novel The Color Purple.