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James Agee was an American author, journalist, and film critic, known for his profound insights into the human experience. His most famous work, "Let Us Now Praise Famous Men," was a collaborative project with photographer Walker Evans, documenting the lives of impoverished sharecroppers in the South during the Great Depression. This book is celebrated not only for its lyrical prose but also for its innovative blending of text and imagery, challenging traditional narrative forms and offering a stark portrayal of social issues.

Nationaliteit Amerikaans
Geboortedatum February 27, 1909
Geboorteplaats Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
Sterfdatum May 16, 1955