Malcolm Lowry

British writer (1909–1957)
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Malcolm Lowry
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Malcolm Lowry was a British writer, poet, novelist, and short story writer born on July 28, 1909 in Birkenhead [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][10]. He was a citizen of the United Kingdom and worked in the field of literature [11]. His education included St Catharine's College and Caldicott School , and he was influenced by William Faulkner .

Lowry's most notable work is Under the Volcano , for which he received the Governor General's Award for English-language fiction . He died on June 26, 1957 in Chalvington with Ripe and was buried at The Parish Church of St John the Baptist [3][5][12].

Malcolm Lowry

Summary

Malcolm Lowry is a human[1]. His place of birth was Birkenhead[2]. He was born on July 28, 1909[3]. He passed away in Chalvington with Ripe[4]. He died on June 26, 1957[5]. He worked as a writer[6], poet[7], novelist[8], and short story writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (662 views/month, #7,080 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Malcolm Lowry was born in Birkenhead[2].
  • Malcolm Lowry died in Chalvington with Ripe[4].
  • Malcolm Lowry was born on July 28, 1909[3].
  • Malcolm Lowry died on June 26, 1957[5].
  • Malcolm Lowry died on June 27, 1957[11].
  • Malcolm Lowry is buried at The Parish Church of St John the Baptist[12].
  • Malcolm Lowry held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Malcolm Lowry's professions included writer[6].
  • Malcolm Lowry worked as a poet[7].
  • Malcolm Lowry's professions included novelist[8].
  • Malcolm Lowry worked as a short story writer[9].
  • Malcolm Lowry's field of work was literature[14].
  • Malcolm Lowry's education included a stint at St Catharine's College[15].
  • Malcolm Lowry was educated at Caldicott School[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Malcolm Lowry is Under the Volcano[17].
  • Malcolm Lowry received the Governor General's Award for English-language fiction[18].
  • Malcolm Lowry was influenced by William Faulkner[19].
  • Malcolm Lowry is recorded as male[20].
  • Malcolm Lowry's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Malcolm Lowry's Commons category is recorded as Malcolm Lowry[22].
  • Malcolm Lowry's archives at is recorded as British Library[23].
  • Malcolm Lowry's archives at is recorded as University of Victoria Special Collections and University Archives[24].
  • Malcolm Lowry's archives at is recorded as Harry Ransom Center[25].
  • Malcolm Lowry's residence is recorded as Mexico[26].
  • Malcolm Lowry's family name is recorded as Lowry[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Malcolm Lowry's place of birth was Birkenhead[2]. He was born on July 28, 1909[3].

Education

Educated at St Catharine's College[15], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1473[30] and Caldicott School[16], a school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1904[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], poet[7], novelist[8], and short story writer[9]. Malcolm Lowry's field of work was literature[14].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Malcolm Lowry is Under the Volcano[17]. Things named for him include Malcolm Lowry Literary Essay Fine Arts Award[34], an award[35], in Mexico[36], founded in 1986[37].

Recognition

Malcolm Lowry received the Governor General's Award for English-language fiction[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 26, 1957[5] and June 27, 1957[11]. Malcolm Lowry passed away in Chalvington with Ripe[4]. He is buried at The Parish Church of St John the Baptist[12].

Why It Matters

Malcolm Lowry ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (662 views/month, #7,080 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

He has been cited as an influence by Don DeLillo[40], a playwright[41], b. 1936[42], of United States[43], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[44], specialised in performing arts[45] and David Markson[46], a novelist[47], 1927–2010[48], of United States[49].

Works attributed to him include Under the Volcano[50], a written work[51]. Entities named for him include Malcolm Lowry Literary Essay Fine Arts Award[34], an award[35], in Mexico[36], founded in 1986[37].

FAQs

Where was Malcolm Lowry born?

Malcolm Lowry's place of birth was Birkenhead[2].

Where did Malcolm Lowry die?

Malcolm Lowry passed away in Chalvington with Ripe[4].

What did Malcolm Lowry do for work?

Malcolm Lowry worked as writer[6], poet[7], novelist[8], and short story writer[9].

Where did Malcolm Lowry go to school?

Malcolm Lowry was educated at St Catharine's College[15] and Caldicott School[16].

What awards did Malcolm Lowry receive?

Honors received include Governor General's Award for English-language fiction[18].

Who did Malcolm Lowry influence?

Malcolm Lowry has been cited as an influence by Don DeLillo[40] and David Markson[46].

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  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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