... invalid for almost two years, during which time he relies heavily on the life of the imagination, fueled by the attentions of his mother, grandmother, sister, and Ozzie. Ozzie is a black nursemaid and teller of supernatural tales, who lives with family until Tom is six. (Leverich 72) At the age of eleven, Tom's mother buys him a second-hand typewriter. He begins ... New York critics award. In 1947 his other famous work "A streetcar named desire" opens in New York, and wins second New York Critics" Circle Award and Pulitzer Prize. In 1955 "Cat on the hot tin roof" wins his third Critics"...

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• Approx Pages: 7
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• Grade Level: High School