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Nelson Algren

Nelson Algren

Birthday: 1909-03-28 | Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan, USA

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.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

1969
Fearless Frank

as    Needles