John Wain
John Barrington Wain CBE was an English poet, novelist, and critic, associated with the literary group known as "The Movement". He worked for most of his life as a freelance journalist and author, writing and reviewing for newspapers and the radio.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Educated at
- St John's CollegeNewcastle-under-Lyme School
- Awards
- 🏆 Somerset Maugham Award🏆 James Tait Black Memorial Prize🏆 Commander of the Order of the British Empire
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Timeline
1925
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Died
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