John Wain

John Wain (1925–1994) was a British poet, writer and playwright.

Also recorded as John Barrington Wain.

Overview

Born at Stoke-on-Trent in 1925, died at Oxford in 1994.

In detail

John Wain studied at St John's College and Newcastle-under-Lyme School. the recorded working language is English.

The authority associates the name with Inklings.

Employment is recorded with University of Oxford and University of Reading.

Distinctions recorded are James Tait Black Memorial Prize, Commander of the Order of the British Empire and Somerset Maugham Award.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

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

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1343804: John Wain

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