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Nelson Algren

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72 Years Old

Nelson Ahlgren Abraham was an American writer whose novels of the poor are lifted from routine naturalism by his vision of their pride, humour, and unquenchable yearnings. He also catches with poetic skill the mood of the city’s underside: its jukebox pounding, stench, and neon glare.

Born

Detroit, Michigan, USA on 28th March 1909

Died

9th May 1981

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The Merv Griffin Show
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The David Susskind Show
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Fearless Frank
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