Nelson Algren
American novelist, short story writer (1909-1981) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 72
Nelson Algren was an American writer. His 1949 novel The Man with the Golden Arm won the National Book Award and was adapted as the 1955 film of the same name.
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United States
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Status
Deceased
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Lived 1909 to 1981 · aged 72
