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Was John Osborne part of the "Angry Young Men" generation of writers?

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Yes, John Osborne was part of the "Angry Young Men" generation of writers. The "Angry Young Men" were a group of British writers who came to prominence in the 1950s and were known for their angry and pessimistic views of British society. Osborne's work, such as Look Back in Anger, was seen as a key example of the "Angry Young Men" movement.
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