Zoë Wicomb

Zoë Wicomb (1948–2025) was a South African writer, novelist and scholar of english.

Also recorded as Zoe Wicomb.

Overview

Born at Vanrhynsdorp in 1948, died at Glasgow in 2025.

In detail

Zoë Wicomb studied at University of the Western Cape, University of Reading and University of Strathclyde. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is English-language literature, pedagogy and creative and professional writing.

Residence is recorded at Glasgow. Positions recorded include professor emeritus.

Distinctions recorded are honorary doctorate and Windham–Campbell Literature Prizes.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Zoë Wicomb”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q227137: Zoë Wicomb

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