Biography of william saroyan

William Saroyan[2] (/ səˈrɔɪən /; Aug – ) was an American novelist, playwright, and short story writer. He was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in , and in won the Academy Award for Best Story for the film The Human Comedy. William Saroyan (born Aug. 31, , Fresno, Calif., U.S.—died , Fresno) was a U.S. writer who made his initial impact during the Depression with a deluge of brash, original, and irreverent stories celebrating the joy of living in spite of poverty, hunger, and insecurity. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
But the late nineteen forties were to be very difficult years for William Saroyan. He had lovingly dedicated a collection of short stories, Dear Baby, to his wife, but after the birth of daughter Lucy in the marriage began to fail.