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Owen Johnson
AuthorBooks · Second hand1878-1952
Owen McMahon Johnson was an American writer best remembered for his stories and novels cataloguing the educational and personal growth of the fictional character Dink Stover. The "Lawrenceville Stories", set in the well-known prep school, invite comparison with Kipling's Stalky & Co. A 1950 film, The Happy Years, and a 1987 PBS mini-series, The Lawrenceville Stories, were based on them.
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Birth
1878
Death
1952
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Owen Johnson was a prolific American author who wrote a total of 80 works throughout his career.
Born in New York in 1878, Johnson excelled in both journalism and fiction writing.
His most renowned work, Stover at Yale, is a fundamental reference in literature set within academic environments.
Much of his literary output explores life in preparatory schools, reflecting his experience at institutions like the Lawrenceville School.
Through his novels and short stories, Johnson left a legacy spanning from juvenile fiction to the historical genre.