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Peter Abrahams

Peter Abrahams (1919–2017) was a South African writer, journalist and editor-in-chief.

Also recorded as Peter Henry Abrahams Deras.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Peter Henry Abrahams Deras.

Born at Vrededorp in 1919, died at Saint Andrew Parish in 2017.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is literature, poetry and essay.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Johannesburg and Polokwane. Employment is recorded with Daily Worker, The Observer and New York Herald Tribune. Positions recorded include editor-in-chief.

Works named in the authority record are Mine Boy.

Distinctions recorded are Gold Musgrave Medal and Order of Jamaica.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Peter Abrahams”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q217069: Peter Abrahams

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