Wright Morris

Wright Morris is highly regarded for his distinctive blend of photography and prose, often integrating his own photographs into his novels to explore themes of American life, memory, and the Midwest.

Wright Morris was awarded the National Book Award for Fiction for his novel "The Field of Vision" in 1957, and again in 1981 for "Plains Song, for Female Voices."

Readers new to Wright Morris might consider starting with "The Works of Love" or "Ceremony in Lone Tree" to experience his characteristic style and thematic concerns.