Pulitzer Prize Winning Author N. Scott Momaday Passes Away.

Obituary | Dated: 30 Jan 2026

N. Scott Momaday, a renowned Native American author and poet, passed away at the age of 89. He won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1969 for his novel "House Made of Dawn". He is considered a founding figure of the Native American Renaissance in literature.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • He was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 2007.
  • His works explored his Kiowa heritage.
  • He also wrote "The Way to Rainy Mountain".

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Person: N. Scott Momaday.
  • Award: Pulitzer Prize.
  • Book: House Made of Dawn.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

N. Scott Momaday, who passed away recently, was the first Native American to win which prestigious award for his novel "House Made of Dawn"?

Correct Answer: Pulitzer Prize

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About Pulitzer Prize

  • Country – USA
  • Field – Journalism & Arts