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Also known as E. V. Cunningham, Walter Ericson, Howard Melvin Fast, Behn Boruch

American novelist (1914–2003)

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Born
November 11, 1914
Died
March 12, 2003
Works
177

Top works

  • Il cittadino Tom Paine
  • Histoires de Surhommes
  • Three names for Fascists
  • Silas Timberman
  • The proud and the free

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Born
Howard Melvin Fast , ( 1914-11-11 ) November 11, 1914, New York City , U.S.
Died
March 12, 2003 (2003-03-12) (aged 88), Greenwich, Connecticut , U.S.
Pen name
E.V. Cunningham, Walter Ericson
Occupation
Novelist
Period
20th century
Genre
Historical fiction
Notable works
The Last Frontier , Spartacus , April Morning
Spouse
Bette Cohen (1937–1994; her death; 2 children), Mercedes O'Connor (1999–2003; his death)

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Howard Fast, author of Citizen Tom Paine, addressing the high school. 8d30923v.jpg
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date of death
2003-03-12
date of birth
1914-11-11
pseudonym
Behn Boruch
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Howard Fast
name in native language
Howard Melvin Fast
Commons Creator page
Howard Fast
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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.

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