Graham Swift
0 sources
Summary
Graham Swift was born on May 4, 1949[1], in London[2]. He has worked as a writer[3], novelist[4], and teacher[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (905 views/month, #7,203 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[7]
- Educated at: University of York[8], Dulwich College[9], Queens' College[10]
- Notable work: Shuttlecock[11], Waterland[12], Last Orders[13]
- Award received: James Tait Black Memorial Prize[14], Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prize[15], Booker Prize[16], Guardian Fiction Prize[17], Hawthornden Prize[18], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[19]
- Member of: Royal Society of Literature[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: Graham Swift[22]
- Archives at: British Library[23]
- Family name: Swift[24]
- Given name: Graham[25]
- Nominated for: Booker Prize[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
- Birth name: Graham Colin Swift[28]
- Name in native language: Graham Swift[29]
- Start of work period: 1980[30]
Why It Matters
Graham Swift has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
Works attributed to him include Waterland[33], a literary work[34] and Last Orders[35], a literary work[36].
FAQs
Where was Graham Swift born?
Graham Swift was born in London[2].
What did Graham Swift do for work?
Graham Swift worked as a writer[3], novelist[4], and teacher[5].
Where did Graham Swift go to school?
Graham Swift was educated at University of York[8], Dulwich College[9], and Queens' College[10].
What awards did Graham Swift receive?
Honors received include James Tait Black Memorial Prize[14], Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prize[15], Booker Prize[16], and Guardian Fiction Prize[17].