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James Gould Cozzens
James Gould Cozzens

James Gould Cozzens was an American novelist born on August 19, 1903, in Ohio, and died on August 9, 1978. Known for his historical and military novels, Cozzens' works deeply portrayed the changes in American society and history. more

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