All the Kings Men by Robert Penn Warren won the Pulitzer Prize for nonfiction in 1947. It has stood the test of time and today is still considered to be one of the best books of all time. The author's style, use of figurative language, and themes that hold true today all add to the book's legacy. For these reasons, as well as many others, All the Kings Men is deserving of the Pulitzer Prize.
Warren uses his own style to tell the story. Jack Burden is both the narrator and central character of the book. From his point of view the reader learns through his experiences. The use of conve…
