Guthrie, Ky. – Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Robert Penn Warren now graces a U.S. postage stamp.
Hundreds of people gathered in Warren’s hometown in southwest Kentucky on Friday to witness the unveiling of the stamp, the 21st in the U.S. Postal Service’s Literary Arts series. Warren’s image comes from a 1948 photo. In the background is a scene from his 1946 novel, “All the King’s Men.”
“I can think of no better way to return the favor than by dedicating this stamp to a letter-writing man,” said postal district manager Ann C. Wright.
Warren, who died in 1989, is best known for the “All the King’s Men.” He wrote 16 volumes of poetry, 10 novels, short stories and college textbooks on poetry and fiction. He won the Pulitzer for “King’s Men” and also won twice for poetry.
Warren’s children, Roseanna Warren and Gabriel Warren, helped unveil the new stamp.
