Writers of the Forties

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Creative Writing
Writing
Language Arts and Writing
Authors
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Twentieth Century
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American History/U.S. History
World History
World War II (1939-1945)
Ancient History
Reading and Literature
Social Studies and History
Historic Wars and Military Action
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Learn about three major writers of the forties: Richard Wright, James Michener, and Herman Wouk.

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