For distinguished fiction published in book form during the year by an American author, preferably dealing with American life, Five hundred dollars ($500).
Guard of Honor , by James Gould Cozzens (Harcourt )
The Jury
The Jury
David Appel
Frederic Babcock
Joseph Henry Jackson
Winners in Fiction
1949 Prize Winners
Lute Pease
For "Who Me?"
Herbert Elliston
For distinguished editorial writing during the year.