Clive James

Clive James (1939–2019) was an Australian writer, broadcaster and literary critic.

Also recorded as Clive Vivian Leopold James; Clive Vivian James; Vivian Leopold James; Vivian Clive Leopold James.

Clive James in brief

Born
1939
Died
2019
Known for
writer, broadcaster, literary critic, poet, television presenter and journalist
Place of birth
Kogarah
Contents

Overview

Born at Kogarah in 1939, died at Cambridge in 2019.

In detail

Clive James studied at University of Sydney, Pembroke College and Sydney Technical High School. the recorded working language is Italian and English.

Albert Camus is recorded as an influence.

Employment is recorded with The Observer. Membership is recorded of Royal Society of Literature.

Works named in the authority record are Cultural Amnesia.

Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Officer of the Order of Australia, Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and Member of the Order of Australia.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Clive James”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2979432: Clive James

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