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Online NewsHour 1999 Pulitzer Prizes
 
 
  Cunningham FICTION
Michael Cunningham

talks about his novel, The Hours.
  Edson DRAMA
Margaret Edson

on Wit,a play about a woman's fight against cancer, wins the prize for drama.
  Strand POETRY
Mark Strand

the former Poet Laureate, is honored for Blizzard of One.

  MUSIC
Melinda Wagner
discusses her Concerto for Flute, Strings, and Percussion.
  BIOGRAPHY
A. Scott Berg
discusses Lindbergh, his book about the American aviator and hero.
  HISTORY
Edwin Burrows and Mike Wallace

on Gotham: A History of New York City to 1898.
           


SPECIAL AWARD
Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington
The Pulitzer was awarded to Ellington posthumously to commemorate the composer's 100th birthday. NewsHour essayist Clarence Page reflects on the Duke's life and legacy.

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