Mary Lee Settle

Mary Lee Settle was an American author known for her novels, essays, and plays, which often focused on themes of identity, history, and the Appalachian region. She was born in 1918 in West Virginia and received numerous accolades for her work, including the National Book Award for her novel "Blood Tie." Settle was also a prominent advocate for the preservation of Appalachian culture and history, using her writing to highlight the complexities of the human experience and the struggles of marginalized communities. Her literary contributions have made her a significant figure in 20th-century American literature.