C. K. Stead
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Summary
C. K. Stead was born on October 17, 1932[1], in Auckland[2]. He has worked as a poet[3], novelist[4], writer[5], and literary critic[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (154 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Child: Oliver Stead[8], Charlotte Grimshaw[9]
- Country of citizenship: New Zealand[10]
- Position held: professor emeritus[11]
- Employer: University of New England[12]
- Educated at: University of Auckland[13], University of Bristol[14], Mount Albert Grammar School[15]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16], Order of New Zealand[17], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[18], Fellow of the Academy of New Zealand Literature[19], Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement (Fiction)[20], Michael King Memorial Lecture[21]
- Member of: Royal Society of Literature[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Doctoral student: Roger Horrocks[24], Ruth Harley[25]
- Commons category: C. K. Stead[26]
- Family name: Stead[27]
- Given name: Christian[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
- Birth name: Christian Karlson Stead[30]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: NZThesisProject[31]
Why It Matters
C. K. Stead has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was C. K. Stead born?
C. K. Stead was born in Auckland[2].
What did C. K. Stead do for work?
C. K. Stead worked as a poet[3], novelist[4], writer[5], and literary critic[6].
Where did C. K. Stead go to school?
C. K. Stead was educated at University of Auckland[13], University of Bristol[14], and Mount Albert Grammar School[15].
What awards did C. K. Stead receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16], Order of New Zealand[17], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[18], and Fellow of the Academy of New Zealand Literature[19].