Angus Wilson facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sir
Angus Wilson
|
|
|---|---|
 |
|
| Born | Angus Frank Johnstone-Wilson 11 August 1913 Bexhill-on-Sea, Sussex, England |
| Died | 31 May 1991 (aged 77) Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England |
| Resting place | West Suffolk Crematorium, Risby, St Edmundsbury Borough, Suffolk, United Kingdom |
| Education | Westminster School |
| Alma mater | Merton College, Oxford |
| Period | 1949–1986 |
| Notable works | Anglo-Saxon Attitudes (1956) The Middle Age of Mrs Eliot (1958) |
| Notable awards | James Tait Black Memorial Prize (1958) CBE (1968) Knight Bachelor (1980) |
| Partner | Tony Garrett |
Sir Angus Frank Johnstone-Wilson (born August 11, 1913 – died May 31, 1991) was an English writer. He wrote many novels and short stories. He won the James Tait Black Memorial Prize in 1958 for his book The Middle Age of Mrs Eliot. Later, he was given a special honor called a knighthood for his important work in literature.
Contents
About Angus Wilson
Angus Wilson was born in Bexhill-on-Sea, a town in Sussex, England. His father, William Johnstone-Wilson, was English. His mother, Maude, came from a wealthy family in South Africa.
Angus Wilson went to Westminster School and then to Merton College, Oxford. In 1937, he started working as a librarian at the British Museum. He helped create a new catalog for all the books there. Before this, he worked as a tutor and helped manage a restaurant.
His Work During World War II
During World War II, Angus Wilson worked at Bletchley Park. This was a secret place where people broke enemy codes. He worked in the Naval section, translating Italian Navy codes. He was known for wearing bright, colorful bow-ties and shirts.
Life After the War
After the war ended, Wilson went back to work at the British Museum. There, he met Tony Garrett, who became his lifelong companion. Their life together was shown in a BBC film called "Angus and Tony" in 1984.
Angus Wilson's first book was a collection of short stories called The Wrong Set (1949). Soon after, he wrote a successful novel called Hemlock and After. This book was very popular and led to him being invited to give lectures in Europe.
In 1955, Wilson left his job at the British Museum to become a full-time writer. He moved to Suffolk, a county in England.
Later Life and Achievements
Angus Wilson helped another writer, Colin Wilson, get his first novel published in 1956. From 1957, Angus Wilson traveled to many countries like Japan, Switzerland, Australia, and the USA to give lectures.
He received many honors for his writing. In 1968, he was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE). In 1980, he was given a knighthood, which meant he could be called "Sir." From 1982 to 1988, he was the President of the Royal Society of Literature.
Angus Wilson taught English Literature at the University of East Anglia from 1966 to 1978. He also helped start a special writing course there in 1970. This was one of the first creative writing courses in the United Kingdom.
Angus Wilson's writing often used satire, which means he used humor to show problems in society. He wanted people to keep a kind and open-minded view of the world. Some of his books were even made into television shows.
He passed away on May 31, 1991, at the age of 77.
Images for kids
-
Angus Wilson
See Also
In Spanish: Angus Wilson para niños
