Word: torsvan
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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Died. Traven Torsvan, 79, known by his pen name, "B. Traven," reclusive author of The Treasure of the Sierra Madre and some 15 other novels; of a kidney disease; in Mexico City. Traven shrouded his life in such secrecy that no one could even be sure where he was born (among the theories: Chicago, San Francisco, Germany). "Of an artist or writer, one should never ask an autobiography," he once said, "because he is bound to lie. If a writer, who he is and what he is, cannot be recognized by his work, either his books are worthless...