Caryl Phillips
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Summary
Caryl Phillips was born on March 13, 1958[1], in Saint Kitts[2]. He has worked as a novelist[3], pedagogue[4], writer[5], playwright[6], and literary scholar[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (336 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: March 15, 1958[9]
- Country of citizenship: Saint Kitts and Nevis[10], United Kingdom[11]
- Educated at: The Queen's College[12], King Edward VI King’s Norton School for Boys[13]
- Notable work: The Final Passage[14], Crossing the River[15]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[16], James Tait Black Memorial Prize[17], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[18], Honorary doctor of the University of Liège[19]
- Member of: Royal Society of Literature[20], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21]
- Influenced by: William Faulkner[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Commons category: Caryl Phillips[24]
- Archives at: Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library[25]
- Family name: Phillips[26]
- Given name: Caryl[27]
- Official website: https://carylphillips.com[28]
- Nominated for: Booker Prize[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
Why It Matters
Caryl Phillips has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Caryl Phillips born?
Caryl Phillips was born in Saint Kitts[2].
What did Caryl Phillips do for work?
Caryl Phillips worked as a novelist[3], pedagogue[4], writer[5], playwright[6], and literary scholar[7].
Where did Caryl Phillips go to school?
Caryl Phillips was educated at The Queen's College[12] and King Edward VI King’s Norton School for Boys[13].
What awards did Caryl Phillips receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[16], James Tait Black Memorial Prize[17], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[18], and Honorary doctor of the University of Liège[19].