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Zoe Akins
Zoe Akins

Zoe Akins was an American playwright known for her collaborations with Eugene O'Neill, particularly on the play 'Anna Christie', which earned her a Pulitzer Prize. Her work had a significant impact on American theater in the early 20th century. more

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