John Dickson Carr
John Dickson Carr (1906–1977) was an American writer, screenwriter and novelist.
Also recorded as Carr Dickson; Carter Dickson; Roger Fairbairn.
John Dickson Carr in brief
- Born
- 1906
- Died
- 1977
- Known for
- writer,screenwriter,novelist,journalist
- Place of birth
- Uniontown
Overview
Born at Uniontown in 1906, died at Greenville in 1977.
In detail
John Dickson Carr studied at The Hill School. the recorded working language is English.
Robert Louis Stevenson is recorded as an influence.
Works named in the authority record are The Hollow Man, The Burning Court and The White Priory Murders.
Distinctions recorded are The Grand Master and Grand Prix de Littérature Policière.
Sources
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“John Dickson Carr”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q365664: John Dickson Carr
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