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Tony Harrison
Born
(1937-04-30) 30 April 1937 (age 87) Leeds, County Borough of Leeds, England
Occupation
Poet, dramatist, librettist
Education
Classics
Alma mater
University of Leeds[1]
Notable works
V
Notable awards
European Prize for Literature (2010)
Tony Harrison (born 30 April 1937) is an English poet, translator and playwright. He was born in Beeston, Leeds and he received his education in Classics from Leeds Grammar School and Leeds University.[2] He is one of Britain's foremost verse writers and many of his works have been performed at the Royal National Theatre.[2] He is noted for controversial works such as the poem "V", as well as his versions of dramatic works: from ancient Greek such as the tragedies Oresteia and Lysistrata, from French Molière's The Misanthrope, from Middle English The Mysteries.[2] He is also noted for his outspoken views, particularly those on the Iraq War.[2][3][4] In 2015, he was honoured with the David Cohen Prize in recognition for his body of work.[5] In 2016, he was awarded the Premio Feronia in Rome.[6]
^Alan Rosenthal (2007). Writing, directing, and producing documentary films and videos. SIU Press. pp. 78–. ISBN 978-0-8093-8772-4. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
^ abcdDominic Head (26 January 2006). The Cambridge Guide to Literature in English. Cambridge University Press. pp. 488–489. ISBN 978-0-521-83179-6. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
^"HARRISON, Tony". Who's Who 2012. A & C Black. Retrieved 27 May 2012.
^Harrison, Tony (1991). A Cold Coming. Newcastle upon Tyne: Bloodaxe Books. ISBN 1-85224-186-1.
^Jonathan McAloon, poet Tony Harrison wins David Cohen Prize for Literature 2015[dead link], Telegraph, 26 February 2015.
^"Celebrated Leeds-born poet and playwright Tony Harrison receives prestigious Leeds Award". Leeds City Council News. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
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