Pulitzer Prize-winning author N. Scott Momaday, known for pioneering Native American literature with "House Made of Dawn," passed away at 89.
N. Scott Momaday, a Pulitzer Prize-winning storyteller, poet, educator, and folklorist, has passed away at the age of 89. His debut novel, "House Made of Dawn," is widely regarded as the starting point for contemporary Native American literature. Momaday was deeply dedicated to celebrating and preserving Native American culture, particularly the oral tradition. He won the Pulitzer Prize for his novel in 1969.
January 29, 2024
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