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Arthur H. Cash

Arthur Hill Cash (February 4, 1922 – December 29, 2016) was an American scholar of 18th-century English literature.Cash is best known as the author of the definitive two-volume biography of Laurence Sterne, published between 1975 and 1986. He also wrote a popular biography of the 18th-century politician John Wilkes, who was influential in developing ideas concerning civil liberties in England and the United States. The book, titled John Wilkes: The Scandalous Father of Civil Liberty, was one of three finalists for the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for biography.

Cash taught university literature courses for forty-five years, including popular classes in the Bible and Greek and Roman literature. He retired from the State University of New York at New Paltz as one of a handful of faculty with the title of Distinguished Professor. Before that he taught at the University of Colorado, the University of New Mexico, and Colorado State University.

Cash was born in Gary, Indiana, and lived in or near Chicago for many years. Starting work as a stage actor, at the beginning of American involvement in the Second World War, he joined the 108th General Hospital unit. After the war, he enrolled at the University of Chicago on the G.I. Bill, and completed his graduate education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Columbia University.

He married Dorothy Moore Cash (later Romni Cash) and they had two children before their divorce. Their eldest son was killed in El Salvador in 1992. He married novelist Mary Gordon and they had two children together, now adults.

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Some of their strengths

Arthur H. Cash has many admirable traits.

Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Artistic, Intelligent, Altruistic, Independent, Sensual, Honest, and Practical.

Idealistic and Altruistic

According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Arthur H. Cash is someone who is an idealist and an altruist who possesses an innovative, intellectual, and analytical mind, and who approaches life in an optimistic and easygoing manner. A person who is known for being fun and creative.

Soulful and Intuitive

Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Arthur H. Cash well know them as someone who can be graceful, romantic, and reserved, like gentle rain.

Methodical and Exacting

According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Arthur H. Cash as someone who is careful, methodical, and a perfectionist.

A person who forms successful business partnerships, who appreciates the variety the world has to offer, who takes a frugal approach to life and tends to be a workaholic, and who engages in things that let them express their opinion.

Social and Intuitive

Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Arthur H. Cash is someone who values forming deep friendships and relationships, and who has strong intuition and reasoning skills .

They are also someone who is altruistic, tolerant, and sophisticated, and who tends to be a perfectionist who is always working to try and make everything and everyone better.

Altruistic and Innovative

According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Arthur H. Cash tends to be someone who sacrifices things for the good of others and wants to do "good" in the world. Who is often thought of as an innovator or rebel who thrives when trying to chase a breakthrough of some sort, who has a clear and sound mind, and who can be charming and sociable.

Some of Arthur H. Cash's challenges

While Arthur H. Cash has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.

For example, Arthur H. Cash can be Rebellious, Stubborn, Critical, Emotionally Distant, Idle, Hesitant, and Narcissistic.

Rebellious and Emotionally Distant

One of Arthur H. Cash's key challenges is that they are someone who can be rebellious and emotionally distant.

Arthur H. Cash must also exercise caution as they can have a hard time reconciling wants and needs, and can be short-tempered and aggressive.

Sensitive and Critical

Arthur H. Cash is someone who can be insecure, critical, and pessimistic, who can have difficulty relaxing, can be possessive and jealous, and who can have difficulty listening to others' opinions and perspectives and make hasty decisions.

Serious and Callous

Finally, Arthur H. Cash also can be too giving, come across as too "high and mighty", and can have a hard time expressing feelings.

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