Arnold Wesker

British dramatist (1932-2016) · United Kingdom · Writers · Died at 83

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Sir Arnold Wesker was an English dramatist. He was the author of 50 plays, four volumes of short stories, two volumes of essays, much journalism and a book on the subject, a children's book, some poetry, and other assorted writings. His plays have been translated into 20 languages, and performed worldwide.

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Commemorative plaque to Wesker at Northwold Primary School in Hackney: "famed Jewish playwrite [sic] and author"

Awards

Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature

Knight Bachelor

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Child: Elsa Håstad

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Country

United Kingdom

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