Booth Tarkington

Booth Tarkington Biography

Booth Tarkington (1869-1946) was an American novelist and playwright. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, he was the son of a wealthy businessman. He studied at Princeton University and later at Purdue University, where he became involved in theater.

Tarkington's first novel, "The Gentleman from Indiana," was published in 1899 and received positive reviews. He continued to write novels throughout his career, including "The Magnificent Ambersons" (1918), "Alice Adams" (1921), and "Penrod" (1914). He was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction twice, for "The Magnificent Ambersons" and "Alice Adams."

In addition to his writing, Tarkington was also a playwright, producing several successful plays on Broadway. He was a member of the National Institute of Arts and Letters and was inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame.

Tarkington died in 1946 at the age of 77. He is remembered as one of the most prominent writers of his generation, known for his witty and nostalgic depictions of life in the Midwest.

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