Francis King
English author and poet
Born
March 4th, 1923
102 years ago
Died
2011
14 years ago — 88 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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An English author and poet, contributions to literature spanned several genres including novels, short stories, and poetry. His works often explored themes of identity, belonging, and the human experience. Notable novels include 'The Firewalkers' and 'The Contortionist'. Received several prestigious awards throughout his career, reflecting the literary significance of his writing. Engaged in literary criticism and wrote extensively for various publications.
Wrote 'The Firewalkers'
Wrote 'The Contortionist'
Awarded the Whitbread Prize
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