Conrad Richter

American novelist (1890–1968)

Conrad Michael Richter (October 13, 1890 – October 30, 1968) was an American writer. He wrote The Light in the Forest. The book was made into a Walt Disney movie. One of his novels won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1951.[1]

Conrad Richter
Born
Conrad Michael Richter

(1890-10-13)October 13, 1890
DiedOctober 30, 1968(1968-10-30) (aged 78)
NationalityAmerican
OccupationNovelist
Years active1924–1968
Known forThe Sea of Grass, The Light in the Forest, The Town, The Awakening Land
SpouseHarvena Maria Achenbach (died in 1972)
Children1

References

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  1. "Fiction". Past winners & finalists by category. The Pulitzer Prizes. Retrieved 2012-03-28.