Wallace Stegner
Born in 1909
Wallace Earle Stegner was a prolific and influential American writer known for his novels, short stories, and non-fiction works.
He earned critical acclaim, winning both the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award.
Stegner's writing often explored themes of the American West, environmental conservation, and human relationships.
As a teacher, he founded Stanford University's creative writing program and mentored many notable authors.
His work frequently drew from his own experiences and featured richly developed characters set against vividly described landscapes.
Stegner's literary legacy and contributions to Western American literature led many to refer to him as "The Dean of Western Writers.".
