Zona Gale (1874–1938) was an American novelist and playwright known for her works exploring small-town life and social issues. She was the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for her play “Miss Lulu Bett.” Gale’s writings often depicted the challenges and aspirations of women in the early 20th century.
Short Stories written by Zona Gale
Friday 1914 - HEMPEL had watched the hands of the clock make all the motions of the hour, from the trim segment of… ... Read more
Success and Artie Cherry 1919 - ARTIE CHERRY'S home," they told one another. "Artie Cherry! Seen him?" He appeared on the village main street early that… ... Read more
The Dance 1905 - AFTER breakfast one morning Peleas and I were standing at the drawing-room window watching a snowstorm. It was an unassuming… ... Read more
The Way the World Is 1909 - THE New Lady's house was marked by a row of poplars outside the fence, as if the very road changed… ... Read more
White Bread 1916 - EVERY one in the room had promised something. Mis' Tyrus Burns offered her receipt for filled cookies. "My filled cookie… ... Read more
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