Which award did Algren almost win, losing to William Faulkner?
Pulitzer Prize
Nobel Prize
Man Booker Prize
National Book Award
Answer
The National Book Award, a prestigious literary prize in the United States, eluded Nelson Algren's grasp despite his exceptional talent. In a close contest, Algren's remarkable work was unfortunately surpassed by the extraordinary literary contributions of William Faulkner, another literary giant of that era.
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