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About Christopher Reid
A well-known proponent of the Martian School of poetry of the 1980, the poet's early works were characterized by a blend of startling metaphors and imagery. His debut poetry collection “Arcadia” earned him the Hawthornden Prize and the 1980 Somerset Maugham Award.
Background
Born in Hong Kong to British parents, he moved to London and studied at the Oxford University graduating in1971. He has worked as a lecturer, a freelance journalist and as a poetry editor.
Notable Works
His 1985 poetry collection “Katerina Brac,” which features a fictional European woman, is generally considered as one of his masterpieces. His 2009 collection “A Scattering” was written as a tribute to his deceased wife, Lucinda Ganes. It won the Costa Awards “Book of the Year.” Other collections are “Pea Soup,” “In the Echoey Tunnel,” “Expanded Universes,” “For and After” and “Mr. Mouth.” His children's poetry collections include “All Sorts” and “Alphabicycle Order.”
Trivia
His illustrations have been published in London Magazine.
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F.A.Q. about Christopher Reid
When is his birthday?
Christopher Reid's birthday is on May 13, 1949.
In how many days is his birthday?
Christopher's birthday is in 18 days
How old is he?
He is 74 years old.
Where is Christopher from?
He was born in Hong Kong.