Nelson Algren

Nelson Ahlgren Abraham was an American writer whose novels of the poor are lifted from routine naturalism by his vision of their pride, humour, and unquenchable yearnings. He also catches with poetic skill the mood of the city’s underside: its jukebox pounding, stench, and neon glare.

Born:

Mar 28, 1909 In Detroit, Michigan, USA

Movie/TV Credits:

4

First Appeared:

In the movie Goldstein 1965-05-07

Latest Project:

Movie Algren 2021-10-21