This individual was a prominent American novelist and short ...

This individual was a prominent American novelist and short story writer known for a distinctive writing style characterized by brevity and simplicity. He was a key figure in 20th-century American literature, with works that often explored themes of war, courage, and the human condition. His writing style and impact on the literary world earned him the Nobel Prize in 1954. He was associated with the "Lost Generation" of authors who lived through World War I and is celebrated for his contributions to modern literature.

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