William Inge
American playwright and novelist (1913–1973) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Motter Inge (/ˈɪndʒ/;[1] May 3, 1913 – June 10, 1973) was an American playwright and novelist, whose works typically feature solitary protagonists encumbered with strained sexual relations. In the early 1950s he had a string of memorable Broadway productions, including Picnic, which earned him a Pulitzer Prize. With his portraits of small-town life and settings rooted in the American heartland, Inge became known as the "Playwright of the Midwest".
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Born | William Motter Inge (1913-05-03)May 3, 1913 Independence, Kansas, U.S. |
Died | June 10, 1973(1973-06-10) (aged 60) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Education | Independence Community College University of Kansas (BA) Vanderbilt University |
Occupation(s) | Playwright, novelist |
Years active | 1947–1973 |
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