Definition
William Saroyan (1908-1981) was an Armenian-American novelist, playwright, and short story writer. He celebrated the common man and the beauty of everyday life. His writing style is known for its exuberance, optimism, and sentimentality. Saroyan won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama but rejected it. His themes often involved immigration, poverty, and the human spirit. He's like the literary equivalent of a feel-good movie.