Barry Unsworth
English novelist (1930–2012) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Barry Unsworth FRSL (10 August 1930 – 4 June 2012) was an English writer known for his historical fiction. He published 17 novels, and was shortlisted for the Booker Prize three times, winning once for the 1992 novel Sacred Hunger.
Not to be confused with Barrie Unsworth, Australian politician.
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Barry Unsworth | |
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Born | (1930-08-10)10 August 1930 Wingate, County Durham, England |
Died | 4 June 2012(2012-06-04) (aged 81) Perugia, Umbria, Italy |
Occupation | Writer |
Period | 1966–2012 |
Genre | Novel |
Subject | Historical fiction |
Notable works | Sacred Hunger |
Notable awards | Booker Prize 1992 |
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