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Graham Swift

b. 1949-05-04

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Graham Swift is a British author known for novels that explore themes of history and memory. His works include the Booker Prize-winning Last Orders, Waterland, and *Here We Are

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Literary Fiction Fiction Contemporary Literature Historical Fiction Non-Fiction

Also Known As

Graham Colin Swift

Featured Works

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Food

Georges Perec

Granta: The Magazine of New Writing #52
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Start Here

Letzte Runde

Graham Swift

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Waterland

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Making an elephant

Graham Swift

Poetry

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Bueno aquí estamos

Antonio-Prometeo Moya Valle

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is Graham Swift best known for?

    Graham Swift is widely recognized for his novel Waterland, which is a staple of contemporary British literature, and for Last Orders, which won the Booker Prize.

  • Are any of Graham Swift's books adapted for film?

    Graham Swift's novel Last Orders was adapted into a film starring Michael Caine and Helen Mirren. His novel Mothering Sunday was also adapted into a film.

  • What is Graham Swift's writing style like?

    Graham Swift's work often explores themes of history, memory, and the passage of time, frequently employing non-linear narratives and introspective character studies.