Algren

Year: 2021

Runtime: 86 min

Language: English

Director: Michael Caplan

Documentary

Nelson Algren emerged as a significant literary figure in the post-World War II era, achieving widespread recognition with his National Book Award-winning novel, "The Man with the Golden Arm." He redefined American urban fiction through his raw and unflinching depictions of Chicago's working class and marginalized communities. Algren’s innovative style and powerful storytelling resonated with a diverse range of influential figures, from Ernest Hemingway and Kurt Vonnegut to Frank Sinatra and Simone de Beauvoir, solidifying his lasting impact on American literature.

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