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Who won both the Nobel and Pulitzer Prizes and once worked as a maintenance man?
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∙ 13y ago
N. Scott Momaday won the 1969 Pulitzer Prize in Fiction for his book, House Made of Dawn.
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The person who won both the Nobel and Pulitzer Prizes, and once worked as a maintenance man, is the playwright and author, August Wilson. He won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama twice, and his work exploring African-American experiences in the 20th century has been widely acclaimed.
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∙ 13y agoSeven writers fit that criteria.
US Winners of both Pulitzer and Nobel Prizes:
1926: Pulitzer (declined), Arrowsmith by Sinclair Lewis
1930: Nobel in Literature, Sinclair Lewis
1920: Pulitzer (Drama): Beyond the Horizon by Eugene O'Neill
1922: Pulitzer (Drama): Anna Christie by Eugene O'Neill
1928: Pulitzer (Drama): Strange Interlude by Eugene O'Neill
1936: Nobel in Literature: Eugene O'Neill
1957: Pulitzer (Drama): Long Day's Journey Into Night by Eugene O'Neill
1932: Pulitzer (Novel): The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck
1938: Nobel in Literature: Pearl Buck
1949: Nobel in Literature, William Faulkner
1955: Pulitzer (Fiction): A Fable by William Faulkner
1963: Pulitzer (Fiction): The Reivers by William Faulkner
1953: Pulitzer (Fiction): The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway
1954: Nobel in Literature: Ernest Hemingway
1940: Pulitzer (Novel): The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
1962: Nobel in Literature, John Steinbeck
1976: Pulitzer (Fiction): Humboldt's Gift by Saul Bellow
1976: Nobel in Literature, Saul Bellow
1988: Pulitzer (Fiction): Beloved by Toni Morrison
1993: Nobel in Literature, Toni Morrison
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∙ 13y agoSeven.
All US Winners of both a Pulitzer Prize and Nobel Prize in Literature
1926: Pulitzer (declined), Arrowsmith by Sinclair Lewis
1930: Nobel in Literature, Sinclair Lewis
1920: Pulitzer (Drama): Beyond the Horizon by Eugene O'Neill
1922: Pulitzer (Drama): Anna Christie by Eugene O'Neill
1928: Pulitzer (Drama): Strange Interlude by Eugene O'Neill
1936: Nobel in Literature: Eugene O'Neill
1957: Pulitzer (Drama): Long Day's Journey Into Night by Eugene O'Neill
1932: Pulitzer (Novel): The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck
1938: Nobel in Literature: Pearl Buck
1949: Nobel in Literature, William Faulkner
1955: Pulitzer (Fiction): A Fable by William Faulkner
1963: Pulitzer (Fiction): The Reivers by William Faulkner
1953: Pulitzer (Fiction): The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway
1954: Nobel in Literature: Ernest Hemingway
1940: Pulitzer (Novel): The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
1962: Nobel in Literature, John Steinbeck
1976: Pulitzer (Fiction): Humboldt's Gift by Saul Bellow
1976: Nobel in Literature, Saul Bellow
1988: Pulitzer (Fiction): Beloved by Toni Morrison
1993: Nobel in Literature, Toni Morrison
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∙ 13y agoJohn Steinbeck
John Steinbeck won a Pulitzer Prize for his novel, The Grapes of Wrath, in 1940 and the Nobel Prize in Literature for his collected writing in 1962.
Steinbeck was born in Salinas, California, and graduated high school in 1919. He worked as a maintenance man in the summer after high school and during his two years of college at Stanford University.
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∙ 13y agoNorman Mailer won a Pulitzer Prize in General Nonfiction for his book, The Armies Of The Night, in 1969; and a second Pulitzer in Fiction for his novel, The Executioner's Song,in 1980.
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How many African-Americans have won both the Nobel and Pulitzer Prizes?
So far, only one, Toni Morrison -- but there have only been eight people in history to win both a Pulitzer Prize and a Nobel Prize in Literature.1988: Pulitzer (Fiction): Beloved by Toni Morrison1993: Nobel in Literature, Toni Morrison
What prizes are equal to Nobel Prizes?
Some prestigious prizes that are considered to be on par with Nobel Prizes in terms of recognition and influence include the Fields Medal in mathematics, the Pritzker Architecture Prize, the Pulitzer Prize for journalism, literature, and music, and the Turing Award in computer science. Each of these awards recognizes outstanding achievements in their respective fields.
Who can win the Pulitzer Prize?
The Pulitzer and Nobel Prizes are two different awards. The Pulitzer Prize is given annually to journalists, photographers, authors, poets and musicians for a recently published (or performed) work that is considered excellent. The Nobel Prizes span many different categories, but the one most similar to a Pulitzer is the Nobel Prize for Literature. This is more like a lifetime achievement award, and is given for a collection of writing produced over time, not for a single book.
Do only men win Nobel Prizes?
No, 32 women have won Nobel Prizes.
Who are the last five Pulitzer Prize winners in Literature?
I'm not able to provide real-time information on the most recent Pulitzer Prize winners in Literature. I recommend checking the official Pulitzer Prize website or recent news articles for the most up-to-date information.
What are the most honorable prizes?
Some of the most honorable prizes include the Nobel Prize, the Pulitzer Prize, and the Fields Medal. These awards are highly prestigious and are typically given in recognition of outstanding achievements in various fields such as literature, science, and mathematics.
What did Alfred nobel do for your lifes?
giving prizes
What two significant prizes did Ernest Hemingway win?
Ernest Hemingway won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1953 for "The Old Man and the Sea" and the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954 for his influential writing style and his profound impact on modern literature.
Who was the first scientist to win Nobel Prize twice?
Marie Curie, Physics 1903 & Chemistry 1911. 3 other individuals have won two Nobel Prizes. 1 organization, the UNHCR, has won two Nobel Prizes. The ICCR is the only recipient of 3 Nobel Prizes, all Nobel Peace Prizes.
How many nobel prizes UCLA won?
As of 2021, UCLA has won a total of 14 Nobel Prizes.
What are nobel prizes that can be won after death?
no nobel is awarded after death
What order are the Nobel Prizes given?
The Nobel Prizes are typically awarded in the following order: Physiology or Medicine, Physics, Chemistry, Literature, Peace, and Economic Sciences. The Nobel Prizes are handed out in early December each year.
