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Jean Stafford - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 01, 1915 |
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| Died | March 26, 1979 (age 63) |
| Birthplace | Covina, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Jean Stafford's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Pulitzer Prize-winning short stories and novels, including 'The Mountain Lion' and 'The Collected Stories of Jean Stafford' |
Intro
Jean Stafford was an acclaimed American novelist and short story writer, known for her keen psychological insight and elegant prose. Active in the mid-20th century, she won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1970 for her Collected Stories.
Early Life & Background
Jean Stafford was born in Covina, California, on July 1, 1915, to Mary Ethel McKillop and John Richard Stafford. She grew up in California and Colorado, and attended the University of Colorado Boulder, where her literary talents began to gain recognition.
Career Highlights
- Won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1970 for 'The Collected Stories of Jean Stafford',
- Published acclaimed works such as 'Boston Adventure' (1944), 'The Mountain Lion' (1947), and 'The Catherine Wheel' (1952),
- Contributed short stories to prestigious publications including The New Yorker.
Trivia
- Was married to celebrated poet Robert Lowell.
- Suffered a disfiguring car accident early in life, which influenced aspects of her fiction.
- Her short stories are noted for their psychological depth and precise style.
FAQs
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When was Jean Stafford born?
Jean Stafford was born the 1 July 1915.
Where is Jean Stafford from?
Covina, California, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About July 1st, 1915, in brief:
- Historical events: Willie Dixon, an influential American blues musician, was born on July 1, 1915. He became a prominent songwriter and producer, significantly shaping the Chicago blues scene.
- Day of the week: July 1st, 1915 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: He Comes Up Smiling by Arthur Fields
- Popular movie: directed by D.W. Griffith
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