James Jones First Novel Fellowship
1 appearances
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Edition 2 (1994) Winner
Mary Kay Zuravleff
メアリー・ケイ・ズラヴレフ
Mary Kay Zuravleff
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1960-01-01 （Syracuse, New York）
- Nationality
- American
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Washington, D.C.
Career
- Occupations
- novelist, short story writer, professor
- Active Years
- 1990-
- Affiliations
- Johns Hopkins University, Goucher College, University of Maryland, George Mason University, American University (writer in residence), PEN/Faulkner Foundation (board)
- Memberships
- PEN/Faulkner Foundation
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice University | — | — | — | — | United States |
| Johns Hopkins University | — | — | — | — | United States |
Rice University
Country:
United States
Undergraduate studies completed
Johns Hopkins University
Country:
United States
Graduate study in writing (program completed)
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Rosenthal Award | — | — | American Academy of Arts and Letters | 受賞 |
| — | James Jones First Novel Award | — | — | James Jones First Novel Award (organizers) | 受賞 |
Rosenthal Award
Organization:
American Academy of Arts and Letters
Result:
受賞
James Jones First Novel Award
Organization:
James Jones First Novel Award (organizers)
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Man Alive!
2013 NovelA novel that explores family relationships and personal crises with humor and empathy.
familyidentityhumor
The Bowl Is Already Broken
2006 NovelAn ensemble piece in which interpersonal relationships and past events intertwine.
past and presenthuman relationships
The Frequency of Souls
2005 NovelThrough multiple perspectives, the novel examines characters' inner lives and connections.
connectioninner exploration
Bibliography
- Man Alive! (2013)
- The Bowl Is Already Broken (2006)
- The Frequency of Souls (2005)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- witty, ironic proserealistic narration focused on character depiction
- Recurring Motifs
- family and bondssearch for identitysocial and political backdrop
Legacy
Mary Kay Zuravleff is recognized for depicting family and personal relationships with humor and sharp character portrayals. With experience teaching at academic institutions and serving on boards like the PEN/Faulkner Foundation, she has contributed to the U.S. literary community.
Academic Societies
- American Academy of Arts and Letters (award-related)
Trivia
- Served on the board of the PEN/Faulkner Foundation.
- Has taught at multiple universities including Johns Hopkins University.