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  1. John Henry O'Hara (January 31, 1905 – April 11, 1970) was one of America's most prolific writers of short stories, credited with helping to invent The New Yorker magazine short story style. [1] He became a best-selling novelist before the age of 30 with Appointment in Samarra and BUtterfield 8.

  2. Apr 7, 2024 · John OHara (born Jan. 31, 1905, Pottsville, Pa., U.S.—died April 11, 1970, Princeton, N.J.) was an American novelist and short-story writer whose fiction stands as a social history of upwardly mobile Americans from the 1920s through the 1940s.

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  3. Aug 19, 2013 · On the topics of class, sex, and alcohol—that is, the topics that mattered to him—his novels amount to a secret history of American life. So do his stories. OHara may not have been the best ...

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  6. John OHara Wrote about the Things Rich People Do. Why Isn’t He Still Famous? Library of America releases a volume of O'Hara's acclaimed short stories. Peter Tonguette. HUMANITIES, Summer 2016, Volume 37, Number 3. Photo caption.

  7. Dec 27, 2018 · John O'Hara: Four Novels of the 1930s LOA N°313. Library of America. CURATOR. A champion of America’s great writers and timeless works, Library of America guides readers in finding and exploring the exceptional writing that reflects the nation’s history and culture. Learn More.

  8. April 11, 1970. Genre. Literature & Fiction. edit data. American writer John Henry O'Hara contributed short stories to the New Yorker and wrote novels, such as BUtterfield 8 (1935) and Ten North Frederick (1955). Best-selling works of John Henry O'Hara include Appointment in Samarra .

  9. Feb 20, 2024 · John OHara: An Exploration of his Impact as an American Novelist. Early Life and Background: Literary Career and Major Works: Conclusion. FAQ: 1. What are some of John OHaras most famous novels? 2. What themes does John OHara often explore in his novels? 3. What is John OHaras writing style like? 4.

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