Alec Waugh
English soldier and author of novels
Born
1898
127 years ago
Died
September 3rd, 1981
43 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United Kingdom
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Contributed to literature with a focus on the military and social themes. Served as an officer in the British Army during World War II. Wrote several novels and non-fiction works, including 'The Loom of Youth' which explores the life of adolescents in a boarding school setting. Additionally, penned 'The Falconer' and other works that reflect personal experiences and observations of society.
Published 'The Loom of Youth'
Served in the British Army during WWII
Wrote 'The Falconer'
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