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Born July 9, 1911 • China
Died November 17, 1968 (aged 57) • England • (Anniversary in 4 days)
Notable Works “Gormenghast” • “The Glassblowers” • “The Wit to Woo” • “Titus Alone” • “Titus Groan”

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