Nelson Algren was an American writer known for his unique portrayal of urban life and the struggles of the marginalized. Born on March 28, 1909, in Detroit, he became an influential literary figure, especially with works that explored the gritty realities of life in America. His writing style often focused on themes of poverty, love, and existentialism, making significant contributions to American literature before his death on May 9, 1981, in Sag Harbor, New York.
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Time Zone - America/Detroit (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Nelson
son of Neil, champion
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Nelson Algren belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Detroit
Place of Death: New York City
Educated At: UIUC College of Media | Theodore Roosevelt High School | University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign
Occupation: novelist | writer
Employers: Iowa Writers' Workshop
Awards Received: National Book Award
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 28, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for March 28, 2025 |
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| Sun | 7 Aries 25 | 8 Aries 18 | 29 Cancer 15 |
| Moon | 8 Cancer 2 | 28 Pisces 24 | 29 Virgo 22 |
| Mercury | 16 Pisces 8 | 1 Aries 2 | 15 Cancer 21 |
| Venus | 29 Pisces 26 | 29 Pisces 13 | 22 Leo 3 |
| Mars | 21 Capricorn 56 | 22 Cancer 34 | 0 Aries 33 |
| Jupiter | 5 Virgo 59 | 15 Gemini 29 | 12 Virgo 57 |
| Saturn | 12 Aries 48 | 24 Pisces 1 | 23 Aries 35 |
| Uranus | 20 Capricorn 43 | 24 Taurus 38 | 18 Capricorn 38 |
| Neptune | 14 Cancer 18 | 29 Pisces 56 | 17 Cancer 19 |
| Pluto | 23 Gemini 53 | 3 Aquarius 30 | 26 Gemini 8 |
| Rahu | 20 Gemini 30 | 26 Pisces 54 | 14 Gemini 21 |
| Ketu | 20 Sagittarius 30 | 26 Virgo 54 | 14 Sagittarius 21 |
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