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Kent Nelson

Kent Nelson (born 1943) is an American short story writer and poet. He holds a JD from Harvard Law School. His 2014 collection The Spirit Bird won the Drue Heinz Literature Prize.

Kent Nelson

Name
Kent Nelson
Born
1943
Occupation
* Short story writer
Education
Harvard Law School (JD)
Awards
Drue Heinz Literature Prize (2014)
Nationality
United States

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Kent Nelson (born 1943) is an American short story writer and poet. He holds a JD from Harvard Law School. His 2014 collection The Spirit Bird won the Drue Heinz Literature Prize.

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