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Irving Howe

(1920–1993) Historian United States

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Irving Howe was a historian from the United States, best known for Politics and the novel.

Quick Facts About Irving Howe

Born
June 11, 1920
Died
May 5, 1993
Nationality
United States
Profession
Historian
Notable works
Politics and the novel

About Irving Howe

Irving Howe was an American author, literary and social critic, and a key figure in the democratic socialist movement in the U.S. He co-founded and served as longtime editor of Dissent magazine. In 1976, he wrote the National Book Award-winning World of Our Fathers, a history of East European Jews who immigrated to America.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

National Book Award Guggenheim Fellowship MacArthur Fellows Program Francis Parkman Prize Ralph J. Bunche Award

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