James AGEE was an American novelist, screenwriter, journalist, poet, and film critic. He is best known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel A Death in the Family and his screenplay for the classic film The African Queen. AGEE wrote several screenplays, including The Night of the Hunter and The African Queen. He also wrote the screenplay for the film adaptation of his novel, A Death in the Family. AGEE's work has been praised for its lyrical beauty and emotional depth.