John Fowles
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John Fowles
Summary
John Fowles is a human[1]. Born in Leigh-on-Sea[2], he… he was born on March 31, 1926[3]. He passed away in Lyme Regis[4]. He died on November 5, 2005[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], teacher[8], screenwriter[9], and essayist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,717 views/month, #6,931 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Leigh-on-Sea[2], John Fowles…
- John Fowles died in Lyme Regis[4].
- John Fowles was born on March 31, 1926[3].
- John Fowles died on November 5, 2005[5].
- John Fowles held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
- English was John Fowles's native language[13].
- John Fowles worked as a writer[6].
- John Fowles's professions included novelist[7].
- John Fowles worked as a teacher[8].
- John Fowles worked as a screenwriter[9].
- John Fowles's professions included essayist[10].
- John Fowles's field of work was prose[14].
- John Fowles's field of work was poetry[15].
- John Fowles held the position of Booker Prize judge[16].
- John Fowles's education included a stint at Bedford School[17].
- John Fowles's education included a stint at New College[18].
- John Fowles was educated at Alleyn Court Preparatory School[19].
- A notable work attributed to John Fowles is The Collector[20].
- A notable work attributed to John Fowles is The Magus[21].
- A notable work attributed to John Fowles is The French Lieutenant's Woman[22].
- John Fowles received the WH Smith Literary Award[23].
- John Fowles's religion is recorded as atheism[24].
- John Fowles was influenced by Jean-Paul Sartre[25].
- John Fowles is recorded as male[26].
- John Fowles's instance of is recorded as human[27].
Body
Origins and Family
John Fowles's place of birth was Leigh-on-Sea[2]. He was born on March 31, 1926[3]. English was his native language[13].
Education
Educated at Bedford School[17], an independent school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1908[30]; New College[18], a college of the University of Oxford[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1379[33]; and Alleyn Court Preparatory School[19], an independent school[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1904[36].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], teacher[8], screenwriter[9], and essayist[10]. Fields of work include prose[14], a literary form[37] and poetry[15], a literary form[38]. John Fowles held the position of Booker Prize judge[16].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Collector[20], a literary work[39], founded in 1963[40]; The Magus[21], a literary work[41]; and The French Lieutenant's Woman[22], a literary work[42].
Recognition
John Fowles received the WH Smith Literary Award[23].
Personal Life
John Fowles's religion is recorded as atheism[24].
Death and Burial
John Fowles died on November 5, 2005[5]. He passed away in Lyme Regis[4]. The cause of death was stroke[43].
Why It Matters
John Fowles ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,717 views/month, #6,931 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
He has been cited as an influence by Bradford Morrow[46], a novelist[47], b. 1951[48], of United States[49], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[50], specialised in literary activity[51] and Nick Antosca[52], a novelist[53], b. 1983[54], of United States[55], awarded the Shirley Jackson Award for Novella[56].
Works attributed to him include The Magus[57], a literary work[58]; The French Lieutenant's Woman[59], a literary work[60]; and The Collector[61], a literary work[62], founded in 1963[63].
FAQs
Where was John Fowles born?
John Fowles was born in Leigh-on-Sea[2].
Where did John Fowles die?
John Fowles passed away in Lyme Regis[4].
What did John Fowles do for work?
John Fowles worked as writer[6], novelist[7], teacher[8], screenwriter[9], and essayist[10].
Where did John Fowles go to school?
John Fowles was educated at Bedford School[17], New College[18], and Alleyn Court Preparatory School[19].
What awards did John Fowles receive?
Honors received include WH Smith Literary Award[23].
Who did John Fowles influence?
John Fowles has been cited as an influence by Bradford Morrow[46] and Nick Antosca[52].