Frank Kermode
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Summary
Frank Kermode was born on November 29, 1919[1], in Isle of Man[2]. He died on August 17, 2010[3], in Cambridge[4]. He worked as a literary critic[5], writer[6], university teacher[7], and literary scholar[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,092 views/month, #7,222 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Douglas[10]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11]
- Position held: Booker Prize judge[12]
- Employer: Harvard University[13], University of Manchester[14], University College London[15], University of Bristol[16], Columbia University[17], University of Cambridge[18], Durham University[19], University of Reading[20], Victoria University of Manchester[21]
- Educated at: University of Liverpool[22], St Ninian's High School, Douglas[23]
- Award received: Fellow of the British Academy[24], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[25], honorary doctor of Harvard University[26], Knight Bachelor[27], Warren-Brooks Award[28]
- Member of: British Academy[29], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[30], American Academy of Arts and Letters[31], Royal Society of Literature[32], Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Military branch: Royal Navy[35]
- Commons category: Frank Kermode[36]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[37]
- Family name: Kermode[38]
- Given name: Frank[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[40]
Why It Matters
Frank Kermode has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Frank Kermode born?
Frank Kermode's place of birth was Isle of Man[2].
Where did Frank Kermode die?
Frank Kermode died in Cambridge[4].
What did Frank Kermode do for work?
Frank Kermode worked as a literary critic[5], writer[6], university teacher[7], and literary scholar[8].
Where did Frank Kermode go to school?
Frank Kermode was educated at University of Liverpool[22] and St Ninian's High School, Douglas[23].
What awards did Frank Kermode receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy[24], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[25], honorary doctor of Harvard University[26], and Knight Bachelor[27].