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22 hours ago · The 1950s (pronounced nineteen-fifties; commonly abbreviated as the "Fifties" or the "' 50s") (among other variants) was a decade that began on January 1, 1950, and ended on December 31, 1959. Throughout the decade, the world continued its recovery from World War II, aided by the post-World War II economic expansion.
1 day ago · Eric Arthur Blair (25 June 1903 – 21 January 1950) was an English novelist, poet, essayist, journalist, and critic who wrote under the pen name of George Orwell. His work is characterised by lucid prose, social criticism, opposition to totalitarianism, and support of democratic socialism.
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May 17, 2024 · The series was published from 1950 until 1997, when it was renamed Reader's Digest Select Editions. Frequently featured authors in the original series include Dick Francis (17 titles), Henry Denker (16 titles), Victoria Holt (15 titles) and Mary Higgins Clark (13 titles).
3 days ago · These encyclopedias, written by knowledgeable scholars, will summarize your topic, provide you with social and historical context, familiarize you with specialized terminology, and often provide lists of additional resources on your topic.
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May 20, 2024 · 25 Books That Shaped the 1950s. The 1950s was a prolific era that saw the start of the Civil Rights movement. Literature began to touch on these important topics, from writings that brought...
May 19, 2024 · Pulitzer Prize (1953) Notable Works: “A Clean Well-Lighted Place” “A Farewell to Arms” “A Moveable Feast” “Across the River and Into the Trees” “Death in the Afternoon” “For Whom the Bell Tolls” “Green Hills of Africa” “Hills like White Elephants” “In Our Time” “Islands in the Stream” “The Fifth Column” “The Old Man and the Sea”
May 19, 2024 · 1. 1950: The winner of the 1950 National Book Award was number 16 on the February 19, 1950 New York Times Fiction Best Seller List. Written by Nelson Algren and made into a movie starring Frank Sinatra, the plot follows a World War II veteran with a morphine addiction. Name that best seller. Hint. The Man with the Golden Arm. A Bell for Adano.
