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The Pulitzer Prize winners were announced, it was the first time since 1977 that no book won the Fiction Prize.
The 2012 Pulitzer Prize announcements on April 16 marked the first time since 1977 that no award was given in the Fiction category.
When the Pulitzer Prize board revealed its winners on April 16, 2012, the literary world was surprised to learn that no prize would be awarded for Fiction. The decision marked the first absence of a Fiction winner since 1977. Judges cited a lack of consensus on a standout work among the submissions. Other categories, including History, Biography, and Journalism awards, proceeded with recipients as usual. The omission sparked debate over the criteria and selection process for what is considered groundbreaking literary work. Authors and critics questioned whether the decision signaled shifting tastes or a particularly competitive year. The incident remains a notable moment in Pulitzer history.
Pulitzer Prize
since 1977
Fiction Prize