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Drury Allen

• Remembering (Sep 2, 1998)

★ September 2, 1918 · Houston, Texas
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WritersArranged MarriageDestiny Number 4Soul Number 6Personality Number 4Karmic Debt 16Illness/ DiseaseHeart disease/attack
Biography

Who is Drury Allen?

American writer who wrote the 1959 political novel "Advise and Consent," for which he won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1960. "Advise and Consent" explores the United States Senate confirmation of controversial Secretary of State nominee Robert Leffingwell, who is a former member of the Communist Party. It is notable for the way that Drury dealt sympathetically with the youthful homosexual affair of Senator Brig Anderson. From 1943 to 1945, Drury worked as the United States Senate correspondent for United Press. After leaving UP, he freelanced for a year, eventually moving to the Washington Evening Star, where he gained a reputation for the quality of his writing. Various pieces from this period were collected in a volume entitled "Three Kids in a Cart." In 1954 Drury was hired as a reporter for The New York Times. In his spare time, he wrote the novel which would become 1959s "Advise and Consent." The novel uses several incidents from Drurys fifteen years in Washington as pegs for the story, about a controversial nominee for Secretary of State. The novel spent 102 weeks on The New York Times Best Seller list. It was adapted into a well-received Broadway play by Loring Mandel, who is known for a highly successful career writing for television. Otto Preminger directed an acclaimed 1962 film starring Henry Fonda. With the success of "Advise and Consent," Drury left The New York Times. He became a political correspondent for Readers Digest, but wrote very little for it. From then on, his only major publications were his books. He followed "Advise and Consent" with several sequels. Drury lived in Tiburon, California from 1964 until his death by cardiac arrest on 2 September 1998 at San Francisco, California on his eightieth birthday. Drury had completed his 20th novel, "Public Men," just two weeks before his death. Drury was never married. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Public Profile: Drury Allen (Allen Drury)

Biography

Allen Drury was born on September 2, 1918, in Houston, Texas. He was an American novelist and journalist renowned for his incisive political fiction. Drury is best known for Advise and Consent, a novel that delves into the complexities of U.S. Senate politics and governance. His work earned him a prominent place in mid-20th-century American literature, where his detailed attention to political processes and character-driven storytelling became a hallmark of his writing career.

Notable Works

  • Advise and Consent (1959) — A landmark political novel that examines power, policy, and the inner workings of the U.S. Senate.
  • A Shade of Difference (1962) — Sequel continuing Drury’s exploration of American politics and leadership.

Awards and Recognition

Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, 1960, awarded for Advise and Consent. The work is celebrated for its intricate plotting, moral ambiguities, and impact on the genre of political fiction.

Film and Media Adaptations

Advise and Consent was adapted into a feature film in 1962, directed by Otto Preminger. The adaptation helped bring Drury’s political storytelling to a broader audience and contributed to the popularity of his work beyond literary circles.

News and Public Presence

There is no ongoing public news profile associated with Drury Allen, as he is a historically notable author whose most influential work is now part of literary history. His legacy continues through his novels and their enduring relevance to discussions of politics and governance.

Social Media and Online Presence

There are no verified public social media accounts officially associated with Allen Drury. Any current profiles claiming to represent him are not recognized as official or authoritative sources.

Additional Information

Drury’s Advise and Consent is frequently studied in courses on American political fiction and modern literature. His work is noted for its realism, attention to procedural detail, and exploration of ethical complexities in political decision-making.

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Which Raj Yogas are in Drury Allen's birth chart?

3 FOUND

Drury Allen's chart shows 3 Raj Yogas, including Budhaditya Yoga, Vasumitra Yoga, Rajju Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha periods did Drury Allen live through?

VIMSHOTTARI

Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for Drury Allen, in order.

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Saturn / Mars / Rahu
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What do Drury Allen's numerology numbers say?

Drury Allen's core numbers are Destiny 4, Soul Urge 6, Personality 4, Karmic Debt 16.

◎Destiny
4

Chaldean Destiny 4 indicates practical building through discipline and systems. It supports operations, engineering, execution, and stable long-term progress.

❖Soul Urge
6

Chaldean Soul 6 desires love, belonging, and responsibility. It seeks harmony at home and fulfillment through care and service.

◇Personality
4

Chaldean Personality 4 appears practical, reliable, and disciplined. Others often see consistency, structure, and hard work.

⚖Karmic Debt
16

Chaldean Karmic Debt 16 indicates lessons of humility and inner truth. It asks you to release ego patterns and grow through honest self-correction.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1998
Death
Death by Heart Attack 2 September 1998 (Age 80)
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