Paul William Gallico (1897–1976) was an American novelist, short-story writer, and sports journalist known for his captivating storytelling and adventure novels. His works often featured ordinary characters overcoming extraordinary challenges, earning him a devoted readership.
Born in New York City, he studied at Columbia University, graduating in 1921. He gained prominence as a sportswriter for the New York Daily News, becoming one of America’s highest-paid sports journalists. His book Farewell to Sport (1938) marked his transition from journalism to fiction.
Gallico’s most celebrated work, The Snow Goose (1940,) won the O. Henry Prize and remains a classic of sentimental literature. His adventure novel The Poseidon Adventure (1969) inspired the 1972 film adaptation, solidifying his reputation as a master storyteller.
Other notable works include Love of Seven Dolls (1954,) later adapted into the film Lili; Thomasina (1957,) which inspired The Three Lives of Thomasina; and Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris (1958,) the first in his beloved Mrs. Harris series.
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No one can be as calculatedly rude as the British, which amazes Americans, who do not understand studied insult and can only offer abuse as a substitute.
—Paul Gallico
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