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Herbert Kaufman
1878–1947
A newspaper star of the early 20th century, he wrote punchy editorials and poems that reached readers across the United States and Canada. His work mixed journalistic energy with a gift for memorable, stirring lines.
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The clock that had no hands, and nineteen other essays about advertising
by Herbert Kaufman
About the author
Born in Washington, D.C., on March 6, 1878, Herbert Kaufman became an American writer and newspaperman whose editorials were widely syndicated in both the United States and Canada.
He was especially visible during World War I, contributing articles and editorials to major British periodicals including the Evening Standard and The Times. He also wrote more than 50 war poems, and is particularly remembered for "The Hell-Gate of Soissons."
Kaufman died at his home in Tarrytown, New York, on September 6, 1947. Alongside his journalism, he wrote books in several forms, helping build a reputation as a versatile popular author with a strong public voice.