Ross Lockridge Jr.
American novelist (1914–1948) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ross Franklin Lockridge Jr. (April 25, 1914 – March 6, 1948) was an American writer known for his novel Raintree County (1948). The novel became a bestseller and has been praised by readers and critics alike.[1][2] Some have considered it a "Great American Novel".[3] Lockridge committed suicide at the peak of his novel's success at age 33. [4]
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Born | Ross Franklin Lockridge Jr. (1914-04-25)April 25, 1914 Bloomington, Indiana, U.S. |
Died | March 6, 1948(1948-03-06) (aged 33) Bloomington, Indiana, U.S. |
Occupation | Novelist |
Alma mater | Indiana University |
Period | 1948 |
Genre | Historical fiction |
Notable works | Raintree County |
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