J. K. Rowling

J. K. Rowling (born 1965) is a British film producer, writer and novelist.

Also recorded as Joanne Murray; Joanne Rowling; Robert Galbraith.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Joanne Rowling.

Also worked under the name Robert Galbraith.

Born at Yate in 1965.

In detail

J. K. Rowling studied at Wyedean School and University of Exeter. the recorded working language is English and British English.

The field of work recorded is literature, fantasy literature and children's and young adult literature. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are tragicomedy, fantasy and crime. The authority associates the name with trans-exclusionary radical feminism. George Eliot, Edith Nesbit and Emily Brontë are recorded as an influence.

Residence is recorded at Killiechassie House and Kensington. Membership is recorded of Royal Society of Literature.

Works named in the authority record are Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour, Officer of the Order of the British Empire, Hans Christian Andersen Literature Award and Princess of Asturias Award for Concord.

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

    “J. K. Rowling”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q34660: J. K. Rowling

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