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Graham Swift
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| Born | Graham Colin Swift 4 May 1949 London, United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Education | Dulwich College; Queens' College, Cambridge; University of York |
| Notable works | Shuttlecock (1981) Waterland (1983) Last Orders (1996) |
| Notable awards | Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prize (1983) Booker Prize (1996) James Tait Black Memorial Prize (1996) |
Graham Colin Swift (born on May 4, 1949) is a famous British writer. He was born in London, United Kingdom. He went to Dulwich College, Queens' College, Cambridge, and the University of York for his education.
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Graham Swift's Writing Career
Graham Swift is known for writing many interesting novels. Some of his books have even been made into movies! These include Waterland (1992), Shuttlecock (1993), Last Orders (1996), and Mothering Sunday (2021).
Awards and Recognition
His novel Last Orders won the Booker Prize in 1996. This is a very important award for writers. It also won the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for fiction in the same year.
About Waterland
One of his most famous books is Waterland, published in 1983. This story takes place in a unique area of England called The Fens. The book explores the landscape, history, and family secrets of this region. Many people consider Waterland to be one of the best British novels written after World War II. It has even been studied in English literature classes in British schools.
Graham Swift has also published poetry. Some of his poems are in a collection called Making an Elephant: Writing from Within (2009). He was also friends with the famous poet Ted Hughes.
List of Graham Swift's Books
Here are some of the books Graham Swift has written:
Novels
- The Sweet-Shop Owner (1980)
- Shuttlecock (1981) – This book won the Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prize in 1983.
- Waterland (1983) – This book was considered for the Booker Prize.
- Out of this World (1988)
- Ever After (1992)
- Last Orders (1996) – This book won the Booker Prize in 1996.
- The Light of Day (2003)
- Tomorrow (2007)
- Wish You Were Here (2011)
- Mothering Sunday (2016)
- Here We Are (2020)
Nonfiction
- Making an Elephant: Writing from Within (2009)
Short Story Collections
- Learning to Swim and Other Stories (1982)
- England and Other Stories (2014)
- Twelve Post-War Tales (2025)
Short Stories
- "Hinges". The New Yorker. November 14, 2022.
Film Adaptations of Swift's Novels
Many of Graham Swift's stories have been turned into movies.
Waterland Film
His novel Waterland was made into a film in 1992. The movie was directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal. It starred actors like Ethan Hawke, Jeremy Irons, and Sinéad Cusack.
Mothering Sunday Film
Another one of his novels, Mothering Sunday, was made into a film in 2021. This movie featured well-known actors such as Olivia Colman, Colin Firth, and Glenda Jackson.
See also
In Spanish: Graham Swift para niños
