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Born on February 19, 1902, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Kay Boyle has been known for
her work and achievements as a poet, short story writer, novelist, journalist, teacher, and
political activist. One of the most prominent American expatriates during the 1920s and 1930s,
much of Kay Boyle’s work reflects the influences of that literary circle. Born on February 19,
1902, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Kay Boyle has been known for her work and achievements as a
poet, short story writer, novelist, journalist, teacher, and political activist. One of the
most prominent American expatriates during the 1920s and 1930s, much of Kay Boyle’s work
reflects the influences of that literary circle. In addition to Boyle’s letters, there is a
draft of a letter from Nellen to Boyle, another novel and a story written by Nellen, and a few
articles collected by Nellen. The articles are each related to Kay Boyle, including her
autobiographical story, “The Men in My Family.” These letters exemplify Kay Boyle’s commitment
to teaching her craft and to encouraging the talents of young writers.
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