jan 1, 1953 - In 1953, her short story, “Sunday at the Mintons" won first prize in a Mademoiselle contest. From this story, she also won a Guest Editor position at "Mademoiselle" magazine during her month-long stay in New York City. The important events that took place in this month are thoroughly covered in her novel, "The Bell Jar."
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jan 1, 1953
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~ 72 years ago