Humphrey Carpenter

Humphrey Carpenter (1946–2005) was a British critic, jazz musician and novelist.

Also recorded as Humphrey William Bouverie Carpenter.

Overview

Born at Oxford in 1946, died at Oxford in 2005.

In detail

Humphrey Carpenter studied at Keble College, Dragon School and Marlborough College. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are children's, biography and historical non-fiction.

Residence is recorded at Farndon Road.

Works named in the authority record are J. R. R. Tolkien: A Biography.

Distinctions recorded are E. M. Forster Award, Somerset Maugham Award and Duff Cooper Prize.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Humphrey Carpenter”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q92775: Humphrey Carpenter

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