Peter Dickinson

Peter Dickinson (1927–2015) was a writer, novelist and poet.

Also recorded as Peter Malcolm de Brissac Dickinson; Hon. Peter Malcolm de Brissac Dickinson.

Overview

Born at Livingstone in 1927, died at Winchester in 2015.

In detail

Peter Dickinson studied at Eton College, King's College and St Ronan's School. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is young adult literature, literary activity and detective literature. Rudyard Kipling is recorded as an influence.

Membership is recorded of Royal Society of Literature.

Works named in the authority record are Tulku, The Flight of Dragons, City of Gold and Eva.

Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Order of the British Empire, Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, Carnegie Medal and Phoenix Award.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

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

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q705074: Peter Dickinson

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