Author

Nelson Algren

March 28, 1909 – May 9, 1981 · United States

Writer, Novelist

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Biography

Born: March 28, 1909 · Detroit
Died: May 9, 1981 · New York City
Nationality: United States
Gender: Male
Languages: English
Education: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Theodore Roosevelt High School, UIUC College of Media

Awards & Honours

2 titles

A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE

#8 · 15 wks

THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN ARM

#7 · 23 wks

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