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Brian Aldiss

Brian Aldiss (1925–2017) was a British novelist, literary critic and writer.

Also recorded as Brian W. Aldiss; Jael Cracken; Dr. Peristyle; C. C. Shackleton.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Brian Wilson Aldiss.

Also worked under the name Jael Cracken.

Born at Dereham in 1925, died at Oxford in 2017.

In detail

Brian Aldiss studied at Framlingham College and West Buckland School. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is journalism, science fiction and belletristic literature. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are science fiction. Karel Čapek, Olaf Stapledon and H. G. Wells are recorded as an influence.

Residence is recorded at Dereham. Positions recorded include Booker Prize judge. Membership is recorded of Royal Society of Literature.

Works named in the authority record are Non-Stop and Hothouse.

Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Order of the British Empire, European Award of the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire, Hugo Award for Best Short Story and Nebula Award for Best Novella.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Brian Aldiss”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q238702: Brian Aldiss

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