Irvine Welsh

Irvine Welsh (born 1958) is a British writer, screenwriter and novelist.

Also recorded as Irvine John Welsh.

Overview

Born at Leith in 1958.

In detail

Irvine Welsh studied at Heriot-Watt University and Ainslie Park High School. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is creative and professional writing, prose and drama. Louis-Ferdinand Céline and William S. Burroughs are recorded as an influence.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Scotland, Chicago and Miami.

Works named in the authority record are Trainspotting and The Acid House.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Irvine Welsh”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q178403: Irvine Welsh

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