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The Pulitzer for Fiction has been awarded since 1918 to an American author, and Joseph Pulitzer's own wording asked for a novel dealing with American life — a clause the board has honoured loosely but never abandoned, which is why the winners read like an argument about what America is.

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How should I approach learning pulitzer prize-winning novels?
The Pulitzer for Fiction has been awarded since 1918 to an American author, and Joseph Pulitzer's own wording asked for a novel dealing with American life — a clause the board has honoured loosely but never abandoned, which is why the winners read like an argument about what America is.
What's a good book to start pulitzer prize-winning novels with?
A strong starting point is Gilead by Marilynne Robinson. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
What should I read after pulitzer prize-winning novels?
Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like The Women's Prize winners, The Nobel Prize in Literature.

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