Walter Van Tilburg Clark
American author known for 'The Ox-Bow Incident'
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An American author and educator focused on themes of morality and justice in the American West. Published 'The Ox-Bow Incident' in 1940, a novel that explores the complexities of mob justice and morality. Worked as a professor at the University of Nevada, Reno. Contributed to literature through various short stories and essays, often highlighting the challenges faced by marginalized communities in the West.
Published 'The Ox-Bow Incident'
Taught at the University of Nevada, Reno
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