Peter Dickinson

Author and poet with literary accolades

Peter Dickinson - Author and poet with literary accolades
Born

December 16th, 1927
97 years ago

Died

December 16th, 2015
9 years ago — 88 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United Kingdom

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Born in 1927, this literary figure produced a diverse body of work encompassing novels, poetry, and children's literature. Works often blended realistic settings with fantastical elements, reflecting on themes such as identity and culture. Gained recognition for writing for both adults and younger readers. The author contributed significantly to the field of speculative fiction and was instrumental in the development of young adult literature. Such contributions helped reshape narrative structures in children's storytelling.

Received the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize

Authored the acclaimed novel 'The Flight of Dragons'

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