James Allen

British philosophical writer (1864–1912)

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Key facts

Born: ( 1864-11-28 ) 28 November 1864, Leicester , Leicestershire , England
Died: 24 January 1912 (1912-01-24) (aged 47), Ilfracombe , Devon , England
Occupation: Author
Language: English
Nationality: British
Genre: Non-fiction
Subject: Philosophy , self-help
Literary movement: New Thought
Years active: 1901–1912
Notable works: As a Man Thinketh
Spouse: Lily Louisa Oram
Children: Nora Allen

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Instance of: human
Given name: James
Family name: Allen
Gender: male
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Place of birth: Leicester
Place of death: Ilfracombe
Occupation: writer
Languages spoken: English language
Notable work: As a Man Thinketh
Image: James Allen.jpg

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Commons category: James Allen (author)
date of birth: 1864-11-28
date of death: 1912-01-24
writing language: English language
Commons Creator page: James Allen

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Encyclopedic overview

James Allen (28 November 1864 – 24 January 1912) was a British philosophical writer known for his inspirational books and poetry and as a pioneer of the self-help movement. His best known work, As a Man Thinketh, has been mass-produced since its publication in 1903. It has been a source of inspiration to motivational and self-help authors.

Biography

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