Booth Tarkington was an American author born on July 29, 1869, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is best known for his novels that explore American life and society during the early 20th century. Tarkington won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction twice, first in 1919 for "The Magnificent Ambersons" and again in 1922 for "Alice Adams." In addition to his novels, Tarkington was also a playwright and an influential figure in American literature. His works often reflect themes of social class and the changing American landscape. Tarkington passed away on May 19, 1946, leaving a lasting legacy in American literature.