Hervey Allen
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William Hervey Allen Jr. (December 8, 1889 – December 28, 1949) was an American educator, poet, and writer. He is best known for his work Anthony Adverse (made into a 1936 movie of the same name), regarded by many critics "as the model and precursor of the contemporary American historical novel."[1]
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Born | (1889-12-08)December 8, 1889 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US |
Died | December 28, 1949(1949-12-28) (aged 60) Coconut Grove, Florida, US |
Allegiance | United States |
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