Dawn Powell
November 28, 1896 – November 14, 1965
Dawn Powell was an American writer of satirical novels and stories that managed to be both barbed and sensitive. Her work often captured the absurdity and hypocrisy of modern life with a keen observational eye. Powell's style is characterized by sharp wit, precise prose, and an unflinching focus on human foibles. She masterfully exposed the contradictions within human nature and societal conventions.