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Nov 11, 1914 — Mar 12, 2003· 88 yrs

UNITED STATES AUTHOR · FICTION · HISTORY

Howard Fast

Also known as: Howard Fast, E. V. Cunningham

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Howard Melvin Fast (November 11, 1914 – March 12, 2003) was an American novelist and television writer. Fast also wrote under the pen names E.V. Cunningham and Walter Ericson. He was jailed after testifying before the House Committee on Un-American Activities.

New York City, United States
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When I turned back to the house, my father called after me and asked me did I figure that I was finished.

— from April Morning

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My glorious brothers

1979

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Simon, the oldest of five brothers, chronicles the transformation from farmers to soldiers of the five Maccabee brothers and of their struggle for freedom against the Syrian-Greek conquerers of Judea, in a historical novel that recreates the events celebrated by Jews during the holiday of Hanukkah.

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The unvanquished

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Set in Mississippi during the Civil war and Reconstruction, focuses on the Sartoris family, who with their code of personal responsibility and courage, stand for the best of the Old South's traditions. Meet Colonel Sartoris, the head of the family; his young son Bayard who finds an alternative to bloodshed; Ringo, a perceptive black child who is considered part of the family; independent, obstinate Cousin Drusilla who exchanges her dresses for a uniform, and Granny, the matriarch. -- Back cover.

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Samantha

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