Which famous writer and native Georgian won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1948?

The correct answer is Margaret Mitchell, who is renowned for her iconic novel "Gone with the Wind." This novel not only received widespread acclaim but also won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1937, making Mitchell a prominent figure in American literature. While she was indeed a native of Georgia and made significant contributions to literature, it's important to note that the question specifically asks for a Pulitzer Prize for Fiction winner in 1948, which is actually attributed to a different author.

It's also worth mentioning that Zora Neale Hurston, Eudora Welty, and Flannery O'Connor all made substantial contributions to literature, with O'Connor being the one who won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1972 for "A Good Man is Hard to Find." However, the context of the year given in the question is crucial, as it highlights a misunderstanding about the timeline of Pulitzer Prize winners from Georgia. Therefore, while Margaret Mitchell is a celebrated figure in Georgia's literary history, she did not win the Pulitzer Prize specifically in 1948.