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Carl Clinton Van Doren
Carl Clinton Van Doren

Carl Clinton Van Doren was an American literary critic and scholar. Born on September 10, 1885, and died on July 18, 1950, Van Doren was renowned for his profound insights into American literature and his contributions to literary criticism. more

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