William McIlvanney

William McIlvanney (1936–2015) was a British writer, journalist and poet.

Also recorded as William Angus McIlvanney.

Overview

Born at Kilmarnock in 1936, died at Netherlee in 2015.

In detail

William McIlvanney studied at University of Glasgow and Kilmarnock Academy. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is poetry, detective fiction and detective literature.

Works named in the authority record are Laidlaw.

Distinctions recorded are Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prize.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “William McIlvanney”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q320327: William McIlvanney

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