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J. G. Ballard

J. G. Ballard (1930–2009) was a British novelist and writer.

Also recorded as James Graham Ballard; James Graham "J. G." Ballard.

Overview

Born at Shanghai in 1930, died at London in 2009.

In detail

J. G. Ballard studied at University of Cambridge, King's College and The Leys School. the recorded working language is English.

William S. Burroughs, James Joyce and Franz Kafka are recorded as an influence.

Residence is recorded at Shepperton.

Works named in the authority record are Crash, Empire of the Sun, The Drowned World, The Crystal World and The Burning World.

Distinctions recorded are James Tait Black Memorial Prize, Tähtivaeltaja Award, Golden Graoully for Best Foreign Novel and BSFA Award for Best Novel.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “J. G. Ballard”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q140201: J. G. Ballard

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