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John William De Forest

(1826–1906) Poet

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John William De Forest was a poet.

Quick Facts About John William De Forest

Born
May 31, 1826
Died
July 17, 1906
Profession
Poet

About John William De Forest

[Wikidata] Military officer, novelist... | [Wikipedia] John William De Forest was an American soldier and writer of literary realism, best known for his Civil War novel Miss Ravenel's Conversion from Secession to Loyalty. He also coined the term for the Great American Novel, one which would embody the country in one text.

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