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Justin Kaplan

Justin Kaplan

1925 – 2014

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American writer and editor, best known as a biographer, particularly of Samuel Clemens, Lincoln Steffens, and Walt Whitman.

Top Genres

Non-Fiction History Biography Psychology Biography & Memoir

Also Known As

Justin Daniel Kaplan, justin kaplan

Featured Works

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Start Here

When the Astors Owned New York

Justin Kaplan

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Bartlett's Bible quotations

Bruce Feiler

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The pocket Aristotle

Aristotle

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Mr. Clemens and Mark Twain

Justin Kaplan

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Back then

Anne Bernays

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Frequently asked questions

  • What awards has Justin Kaplan won?

    Justin Kaplan received the Pulitzer Prize for Biography in 1967 for "Mr. Clemens and Mark Twain." He also won the National Book Award in 1981 for "Walt Whitman: A Life."

  • Does Justin Kaplan write under other names?

    Justin Kaplan is known to have written exclusively under his own name throughout his career. He did not use any known pseudonyms or pen names.

  • Which Justin Kaplan book should I read first?

    For readers interested in American literary history, "Mr. Clemens and Mark Twain" is an excellent starting point, offering a deep dive into the life of Samuel Clemens. Alternatively, "Walt Whitman: A Life" provides a comprehensive look at another iconic American writer.