Monster Essays - The Work of John Collier
The Work of John Collier
1John Collier, a contemporary English author, was born in London,
England on May 3,1901 and lived his last years in Palisades, California
where he died of a stroke on April 6, 1980. Collier was a writer of the
1920's era, educated in post-Victorian England, and according to Anthony
Burgess in the London Times. He was known for "literary allusiveness and
quiet wit" (Contemporary Authors 111). A collection of his most memorable
works was published in 1972 entitled The John Collier Reader. His literary
style reached beyond his native country and became popular in the United
States.
John Collier's writings....
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