Ross Lockridge Jr.
Born on 25 Apr 1914Place of birth: Bloomington, Indiana, USADied on 6 Mar 1948
Known for: Writing
Biography
Ross Franklin Lockridge Jr. (April 25, 1914 – March 6, 1948) was an American writer known for his novel Raintree County (1948). The novel became a bestseller and has been praised by readers and critics alike. Some have considered it a "Great American Novel". Lockridge committed suicide at the peak of his novel's success at age 33. From Wikipedia.