Tom Sharpe

Tom Sharpe (1928–2013) was a British writer, screenwriter and novelist.

Also recorded as Thomas Ridley Sharpe.

Tom Sharpe in brief

Born
1928
Died
2013
Known for
writer, screenwriter, novelist, teacher, photographer, comedian and political activist
Place of birth
Holloway
Contents

Overview

Also worked under the name Tom Sharpe.

Born at Holloway in 1928, died at Llafranc in 2013.

In detail

Tom Sharpe studied at Lancing College, Pembroke College and Bloxham School. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are satire.

Residence is recorded at South Africa and London. Employment is recorded with Anglia Ruskin University.

Works named in the authority record are Wilt, Porterhouse Blue and Blott on the Landscape.

Distinctions recorded are Peix Fregit Award.

Sources

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    “Tom Sharpe”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q436801: Tom Sharpe

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