John O'Hara

1905–1970 (age 65)

Writer

Biography

John O'Hara, the writer born in 1905, earned acclaim for his keen portraits of American society and the charged energy of towns and cities he observed.

His words continue to resonate with readers, and he now lies at Princeton Cemetery.

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