Includes bibliographical references (p. [583]-591) and index.
Summary:
A profile of the prolific American author covers the latter half of his life, discussing his friendships and rivalries, the political and social turmoil of the time, and their impact upon his works, including how his failure in the theatre led to success in prose.
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