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John Wain

English writer (1925-1994) · United Kingdom · On the map · Writers · Died at 69

John Barrington Wain CBE was an English poet, novelist, and critic, associated with the literary group known as "The Movement". He worked for most of his life as a freelance journalist and author, writing and reviewing for newspapers and the radio.

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Awards

James Tait Black Memorial Prize1974
Somerset Maugham Award1958
Commander of the Order of the British Empire

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1925 to 1994 · aged 69

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