Zona Gale (August 26, 1874 – December 27, 1938) was an American author and playwright. She became the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1921.

American author and playwright, and the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for drama, in 1921.

Christmas, by Zona Gale, is a tender little study of the intricacies of human nature, done with that clear-eyed understanding that made the Friendship Village stories memorable. This new story has its...

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Zona Gale's 'A Story of Christmas' is a heartwarming tale that captures the essence of the holiday season. Written in a simple yet captivating style, the book transports the reader to a snowy village...

"Daddy!" The dark was so thick with hurrying rain that the child's voice was drowned. So he splashed forward a few steps in the mud and puddles of the highway and plucked at the coat of the man tramping...

In "Mothers to Men," Zona Gale skillfully weaves a narrative that explores the intricate relationships between mothers and their sons, set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America. Gale employs...

In her pioneering work, "Miss Lulu Bett," Zona Gale deftly captures the complexities of early 20th-century American womanhood through the lens of its eponymous character. Set against the backdrop of small-town...

In "Friendship Village Love Stories," Zona Gale masterfully weaves a tapestry of romance set against the backdrop of a small American town at the turn of the 20th century. The narratives within this collection...

In "Friendship Village," Zona Gale intricately weaves a tapestry of small-town life, exploring the rich dynamics of community, friendship, and human connection in the early 20th century. With a prose...

In "Romance Island," Zona Gale intertwines themes of love, self-discovery, and societal expectations within a richly imagined narrative. Set against the backdrop of a picturesque island, this novel captures...

In her seminal work "Miss Lulu Bett," Zona Gale explores the complex interplay of societal expectations and personal identity through the life of her titular character, Lulu. Set in the early 20th century,...

In "Neighborhood Stories," Zona Gale masterfully captures the essence of small-town life in early 20th-century America, weaving together a rich tapestry of character-driven narratives. Through a series...

In "Miss Lulu Bett," Zona Gale crafts a poignant exploration of societal norms and personal freedom through the lens of her protagonist, Lulu Bett. Set in the early 20th century, this novel weaves together...

Christmas, by Zona Gale, is a tender little study of the intricacies of human nature, done with that clear-eyed understanding that made the Friendship Village stories memorable. This new story has its...

Christmas, by Zona Gale, is a tender little study of the intricacies of human nature, done with that clear-eyed understanding that made the Friendship Village stories memorable. This new story has its...

A HUT of bark, thatched with palm-leaves; a gigantic rock at whose base lay old ashes; an open grassy space bordering a narrow mountain stream, and a little garden—these made the home of the Inger, where...

“WHEN I die,” said Calliope Marsh, “don’t you get anybody that’s always treated me like a dog and put them on the front seat. Make ’em sit back.” Then she looked at me, her rare and somewhat abashed smile...

This is a gentle Christmas story, whose message is that if we didn't already have Christmas, we'd find a way to invent it. It's hard times in Old Trail Town as the Season of Giving approaches. The factory...

Christmas, by Zona Gale, is a tender little study of the intricacies of human nature, done with that clear-eyed understanding that made the Friendship Village stories memorable. This new story has its...

In "Romance Island," Zona Gale intricately weaves a narrative that explores the nuances of love and human connection in a picturesque, fictional setting. The novel employs a naturalistic style, rich in...

In "Peace in Friendship Village," Zona Gale presents a poignant exploration of small-town life, weaving together the themes of community, love, and social change against the backdrop of early 20th-century...

In Zona Gale's poignant novel "White Bread," readers are drawn into the intricate tapestry of small-town life in early 20th-century America. Gale's literary style is characterized by rich, evocative language...

In "The Secret Way," Zona Gale intricately weaves a narrative that explores the inner lives of her characters against the backdrop of small-town America. Utilizing a blend of naturalism and an impressionistic...

In "Peace in Friendship Village," Zona Gale crafts a poignant narrative that explores the intricacies of human relationships within a small, close-knit community. Set against the backdrop of rural America...

In "The Loves of Pelleas and Etarre," Zona Gale reinterprets the classic Arthurian legend with a focus on the emotional and psychological complexities of love and desire. Through her lyrical prose, Gale...

In her poignant novella "White Bread," Zona Gale explores the complex dynamics of small-town life in early 20th-century America. Through her masterful use of naturalistic dialogue and vivid characterization,...

It was in October that Mary Chavah burned over the grass of her lawn, and the flame ran free across the place where in Spring her wild flower bed was made. Two weeks later she had there a great patch...

In "Heart's Kindred," Zona Gale masterfully weaves a tapestry of human emotion and social nuance, set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Wisconsin. The narrative unfolds within a close-knit community,...

Lulu Bett lives in a small town with her sister Ina and Ina’s husband Dwight–a dentist who rules his household with self-righteous smugness. The unmarried Lulu has learned that she cannot question her...