Biography / Autobiography Awards 1917-1992 : From the Lucky Discoverer of America to an Unfortunate Vietnam Veteran

The School of Journalism at Columbia University has awarded the Pulitzer Prize since 1917. Nowadays there are prizes in 21 categories from the fields of journalism, literature and music. The Pulitzer Prize Archive presents the history of this award from its beginnings to the present: In parts A to E the awarding of the prize in each category is documented, commented and arranged chronologically. Part F covers the history of the prize biographically and bibliographically. Part G provides the background to the decisions. Edited With General And Special Introductions By Heinz-dietrich Fischer In Cooperation With Erika J. Fischer. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.