Letters to William Targ [manuscript], 1943-1961.

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Letters to William Targ [manuscript], 1943-1961.

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In a series of letters and postcards Algren writes to Targ re reading proofs of unpublished novels, his intention to write reviews, and the need to find someone who reads German to review the German copies of two unnamed books. Also include is a Christmas card, n.d.

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Targ, William, 1907-

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Algren, Nelson, 1909-1981

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Nelson Algren, original name Nelson Ahlgren Abraham was born on March 28, 1909 in Detroit, Michigan and died May 9, 1981 in Sag Harbor, New York. Algren's writings focused on the poor, inspired by routine naturalism and its vision of pride, humour, and unquenchable yearnings. He captured the poetic essences of the city's underside: its jukebox pounding, distinguishable stench, and neon glare. Algren was raised in Chicago and later studied at the University of Illinois, where he graduated wit...