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Tony Harrison

Tony Harrison (1937–2025) was a British poet, playwright and translator.

Also recorded as Tony William Harrison; Tony W. Harrison.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Tony William Harrison.

Born at Leeds in 1937, died at Newcastle upon Tyne in 2025.

In detail

Tony Harrison studied at University of Leeds and Leeds Grammar School. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is literature, poetry and dramatic game.

Places of work recorded in the authority are England. Membership is recorded of Royal Society of Literature.

Works named in the authority record are V.

Distinctions recorded are PEN Pinter Prize, Cholmondeley Award, Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prize and Popescu Prize.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Tony Harrison”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q932152: Tony Harrison

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