Jonathan Coe
English author and academic
Born
August 19th, 1961
64 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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Specialized in contemporary fiction and has produced several acclaimed novels. Frequently engaged with themes of social class and political history in the United Kingdom. Gained recognition for contributions to literature through both fiction and non-fiction works. Notable publications include a satirical narrative titled 'What a Carve Up!' and the poignant novel 'The Rotters' Club', reflecting on the societal changes in Britain during the 1970s. Besides fiction, contributed to critical essays and articles exploring various cultural topics.
Published 'What a Carve Up!'
Published 'The Rotters' Club'
Contributed to critical essays on culture
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