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  1. Lillian Florence Hellman (June 20, 1905 – June 30, 1984) was an American playwright, prose writer, memoirist and screenwriter known for her success on Broadway, as well as her communist views and political activism.

  2. Jun 26, 2024 · Lillian Hellman (born June 20, 1905, New Orleans, La., U.S.—died June 30, 1984, Vineyard Haven, Martha’s Vineyard, Mass.) was an American playwright and motion-picture screenwriter whose dramas forcefully attacked injustice, exploitation, and selfishness.

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  3. Apr 26, 2012 · A fierce playwright, a fiery socialist and a pioneering feminist, Lillian Hellman lived unapologetically. But today she's remembered as a fabulist and a rabble-rouser — if she's...

  4. Dec 30, 2001 · Learn about the life and career of Lillian Hellman, a playwright, memoirist, and activist who challenged injustice and censorship. Explore her works, such as The Children's Hour, The Little Foxes, and An Unfinished Woman, and her relationship with Dashiell Hammett.

  5. Lillian Hellman (1905-1984) ranks among the most famous and controversial of American playwrights. She never shied away from provocative, social justice-based themes.

  6. May 29, 2018 · Learn about the life and career of Lillian Hellman, a prominent American playwright and screenwriter who wrote The Children's Hour, The Little Foxes, and Watch on the Rhine. Explore her themes, influences, awards, and controversies in this comprehensive article.

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  8. Learn about the life and work of Lillian Hellman, a major American playwright, screenwriter, and memoirist who faced political and personal challenges. Explore her achievements, controversies, and legacy in the theater and literature.

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