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Seawell Seawell’s prize record stands out in American letters
Molly Elior Seawell, author of The Armage of Theodora, has won three major contests with two top prizes in each, as the sole female winner amid thousands. Her early wins include Youth’s Companion 1880 for Little Jarvis, New York Herald prize 3,000 for The Sprightly Romance of Mar sac, and Herald initiation prize 1,000 for John Mainwaring, Fi Eaperer. Albert Payson Terhune, son of Marion Harland, is highlighted for his book The Fighter and his literary career. Gertrude Atherton discusses her writing process and inspiration, noting San Francisco’s summers as ideal for work.
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Molly Elior Seawell
Theodora
Priza
New York Herald
Miss Seawell
Marsac
Aliss Seareil
John Mainwaring
Fi Eaperer
Ben Known
Albert Payson Terhune
America
Marion Harland
Mary Virginia Terhune