Alms for Oblivion - Vol. 2
by Simon Raven
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Author SIMON RAVEN was perhaps known as much for his controversial behaviour as for his writing. He grew up reading and studying the classics, translating them from Greek and Latin into English and vice-versa. He was expelled from Charterhouse School in 1945 for homosexual activities and went on to join the army. Following his National Service, Raven attended King's College, Cambridge to read English. Raven returned to the army but was asked to resign rather than face a court-martial for 'conduct unbecoming.' It was at this point that he turned his focus to writing. The publisher Anthony Blond paid Raven to write and to move away from London to Deal, Kent. His works span a multitude of genres including fiction, drama, essays, memoirs and screenplays. Simon Raven died in May 2001.
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- Seller
- Bonita (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 009927289X.G
- Title
- Alms for Oblivion - Vol. 2
- Author
- Simon Raven
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 009927289X
- ISBN 13
- 9780099272892
- Publisher
- Vintage
- Place of Publication
- London
- This edition first published
- 1998