James Fenimore Cooper
American writer (1789–1851) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James Fenimore Cooper (September 15, 1789 - September 14, 1851) was an American writer. He created the character of Natty Bumpo, the archetypal American frontiersman.
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James Fenimore Cooper | |
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Born | (1789-09-15)September 15, 1789 Burlington, New Jersey |
Died | September 14, 1851(1851-09-14) (aged 61) Cooperstown, New York |
Occupation | Writer |
Genre | Historical fiction |
Literary movement | Colonial Realism |
Notable works | The Last of the Mohicans |
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