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Angus Wilson


 

Angus Frank Johnstone Wilson (August 11,1913-1991) was a British novelist and short story writer. He received a knighthood for his services to literature.

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August 11 - 1913 - 1991 - Novelist - Short story - Knighthood

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Wilson was born in Bexhill, Sussex, England, to an English father and South African mother. He was educated at Merton College, Oxford, and became a librarian at the British Museum in 1937. His first publication was a collection of short stories, The Wrong Set (1949). His writing has a strongly satirical vein. Several of his books have been adapted for television.

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Bexhill - Sussex - England - South Africa - Merton College, Oxford - Librarian - British Museum - 1937 - 1949 - Satirical - Television

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