Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
- January 10, 2024
- Young Adult Author
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings |
| Occupation | Young Adult Author |
| Date Of Birth | Aug 8, 1896(1896-08-08) |
| Age | 128 |
| Date Of Death | December 14, 1953, St. Augustine, FL |
| Birthplace | Washington, D.C. |
| Country | United States |
| Horoscope | Leo |
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Biography
| Name | Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings |
| Birthday | Aug 8 |
| Birth Year | 1896 |
| Place Of Birth | Washington, D.C. |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Parents | Arthur Frank Kinnan, Ida May Traphagen Kinnan |
| Spouse | Norton Baskin , Charles Rawlings |
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings is one of the most popular and richest Young Adult Author who was born on August 8, 1896 in Washington, D.C., United States. American writer of the novel The Yearling, which became an iconic piece of young adult fiction . It also won the Pulitzer Prize in 1939. Other notable works by her are The Secret River, The Sojourner and a variety of short stories.
Gregory Peck starred in the movie adaptation of her best-selling work, The Yearling. starred in the film adaptation of her bestseller, The Yearling.
Born in Washington, D.C. to Arthur Frank Kinnan, an attorney with the US Patent Office. She was married to Charles Rawlings in 1919.
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Young Adult Author |
| House | Living in own house. |
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings is one of the richest Young Adult Author from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
She was drawn to writing as a child and by the time she was six years old, she was already writing stories to children’s sections in newspapers. Her graduation from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1918 with an honors degree in English.
She wrote most of her work when she was living on a 72-acre estate located in Hawthorne, Florida. Stories from her neighbors and her own observations and experiences have informed her novels and short stories.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Dating?
According to our records, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings married to Norton Baskin , Charles Rawlings. As of December 1, 2023, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Marjorie Ranked on the list of most popular Young Adult Author. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings celebrates birthday on August 8 of every year.
Why did Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings leave Cross Creek?
Idella was with her for her marriage to Norton Baskin in 1941, for the filming of The Yearling, for the libel lawsuit Rawlings lost over Cross Creek (she had to pay damages of $1). They were as close as it was possible for employer and maid, white and black, to be in the 1940s.
Why is Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings important?
During her two decades at Cross Creek, Rawlings published eight books. By far the most famous was The Yearling, her story of a boy and his love for a deer in Florida’s scrub country. The best-selling novel won the Pulitzer Prize of 1939 and brought its author wealth and enduring fame.
How long did Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings live at Cross Creek?
During the 25 years that Marjorie lived at Cross Creek, many different workers lived at the tenant house and worked on her grove and farm.
How old was Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings when she died?
57 years (1896–1953)
What friend of Marjorie Rawlings filed a lawsuit against her?
But one friend of Rawlings, Zelma Cason , didn’t take “too kindly” to the way Rawlings described her in her book and decided to sue the famous author.