George Szirtes

George Szirtes (born 1948) is a British poet, translator and writer.

George Szirtes in brief

Born
1948
Known for
poet, translator, writer and opinion journalist
Place of birth
Budapest
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Overview

Born at Budapest in 1948.

In detail

the recorded working language is English and Hungarian.

The field of work recorded is children's book, translation from English and translation into Hungarian.

Residence is recorded at Wymondham. Employment is recorded with University of East Anglia. Membership is recorded of Royal Society of Literature.

Distinctions recorded are Cholmondeley Award, Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prize, T. S. Eliot Prize and Best Translated Book Award.

Sources

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    “George Szirtes”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q5545017: George Szirtes

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