Grau, Shirley Ann (1929–)
Grau, Shirley Ann (1929–)
American author. Born July 8, 1929, in New Orleans, Louisiana; dau. of Adolph E, Grau and Katherine (Onions) Grau; Newcomb College, BA, 1950; attended Tulane University; m. James Kern Feibleman (teacher); children: 4, including Ian James.
Known for exploring characters who were isolated in some way from others, received critical attention for The Black Prince and Other Stories (1955); published 1st novel The Hard Blue Sky which was noted for characterization and lyricism (1958); other writings include The House on Coliseum Street (1961), The Condor Passes (1971), The Wind Shifting West (1973), Evidence of Love (1977), and Nine Women (1985). Won Pulitzer Prize for The Keeper's of the House (1964).
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