John Fowles

John Fowles (1926–2005) was a British writer, novelist and teacher.

Also recorded as John Robert Fowles.

Overview

Recorded at birth as John Robert Fowles.

Born at Leigh-on-Sea in 1926, died at Lyme Regis in 2005.

In detail

John Fowles studied at Bedford School, New College and Alleyn Court Preparatory School. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is prose and poetry. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are Postmodernism. Jean-Paul Sartre is recorded as an influence.

Residence is recorded at Belmont, Lyme Regis. Positions recorded include Booker Prize judge.

Works named in the authority record are The Collector, The Magus and The French Lieutenant's Woman.

Work by John Fowles is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum.

Distinctions recorded are WH Smith Literary Award.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “John Fowles”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q214660: John Fowles

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