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William Saroyan

William Saroyan (August 31, 1908 – May 18, 1981) was an Armenian-American novelist, playwright, and short story writer. He was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1940, and in 1943 won the Academy Award for Best Story for the film adaptation of his novel The Human Comedy.

An Armenian American, Saroyan wrote extensively about the Armenian immigrant life in California. Many of his stories and plays are set in his native Fresno. Some of his best-known works are The Time of Your Life, My Name Is Aram, My Heart's in the Highlands, and The Human Comedy.

Armenian-American novelist, playwright, and short story writer (1908-1981)

Born 1908
Died 1981

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Armenian-American novelist, playwright, and short story writer (1908-1981)

Born 1908
Died 1981

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September 17, 2024 Edited by kathrinpassig merge authors
June 27, 2023 Edited by Сергей Малышев Edited without comment.
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