What phrase was used to describe Algren based on "The Mandarins"?
A sort of bard of the down-and-outer
A poet of the urban realist
A chronicler of the American dream
An observer of suburban life
Answer
The phrase "a sort of bard of the down-and-outer" captures Nelson Algren's literary style and subject matter. Algren was known for his gritty, realistic portrayal of life on society's fringes. His works often explored the struggles and hardships of the poor and marginalized in Chicago, earning him a reputation as a chronicler of the urban underclass.
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