For distinguished fiction published in book form during the year by an American author, preferably dealing with American life, One thousand dollars ($1,000).
Elbow Room , by James Alan McPherson (Atlantic Monthly Press )
The Jury
The Jury
Carlos Baker(Chair)
Woodrow Wilson Professor of Literature, Emeritus, Princeton University
Margaret Manning
Book Editor, The Boston Globe
Frank D. McConnell
Professor of English, Northwestern University
Winners in Fiction
1978 Prize Winners
William Safire
For commentary on the Bert Lance affair.
Walter Kerr
For articles on the theater in 1977 and throughout his long career.