Leo Gurko
Leo Gurko (January 4, 1914 – 2008) was a Polish-American author who primarily wrote biographies between the 1940s and 1970s. Of his works, Gurko received a
Early life and education
On January 4, 1914, Gurko was born in
Career
Gurko began his career as an editor for
In the 1950s, Gurko released Heroes, Highbrows, and the Popular Mind in 1953.
Personal life
Gurko was married and had two children before his death in 2008.[4][16]
Gurko formed a friendship with writer Michael Stutz towards the end of his life, whose work he called "apocalyptic."[17]
References
- ^ a b "Polish Youth, 13, Ends High School". Lansing State Journal. 9 July 1927. p. Nine.
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- ^ ISBN 0810300664. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
- ^ "Hunter College Professor Wins $2,000 MS Award". KIngsport Times-News. 2 March 1947. p. 7A.
- ^ Ware, Harlan (26 October 1947). "America's Angry Decade". Pasadena Star-News. p. 27.
- ^ Rogers, W. G. (October 20, 1953). "Guidepost the Literary". Madisonville Messenger. p. sec. 5 p. Three.
- ^ Smith, David H. (June 16, 1957). "Tom Paine's Hectic Life". Sioux Falls Argus-Leader. p. 9-C.
- ^ Babb, Stanley E. (November 30, 1958). "New Library Books For Young Readers". Galveston News. p. 35.
- ^ "Newbery Medal and Honor Books, 1922-Present". American Library Association. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
- ^ Inge, M. Thomas (9 September 1962). "A New Look at Conrad". The Tennessean. p. 12-E.
- ^ Briggs, Jon (24 October 1965). "The Heart of Darkness". Courant Magazine. p. 15.
- ^ Shulze, Margaret (18 August 1968). "Aspects of Heroism". Courant Magazine. p. 14.
- ^ Commire 1976, p. 89
- ^ Hershman, Marcie (10 June 1979). "Short Takes". Boston Globe. p. C18.
- ^ "Jane Gurko". Ukiah Daily Journal. December 14, 2010. p. 2.
- ^ "Only the Dead Know 'Only the Dead Know Brooklyn'". Stutzstack. Retrieved 16 Jan 2024.