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Also Known As	Shalom Asch • Sholem Ash • Sholom Asch
Born	November 1, 1880 • Russian Empire
Died	July 10, 1957 (aged 76) • London • England
Notable Works	“Chaim Lederer’s Return” • “Judge Not—” • “Mary” • “The Apostle” • “The God of Vengeance” • “The Little Town” • “The Nazarene” • “The Prophet” • “Uncle Moses”

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