Patrick White | Brief Biography
Patrick White | Brief Biography
Patrick White was an Australian author born on May 28, 1912, in Knightsbridge, London, England. He is regarded as one of the most important English-language novelists of the 20th century and was the recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1973. He was the first Australian to receive this award.
White’s family moved to Australia when he was five years old and he spent much of his childhood on their property near Sydney. After attending various schools, he studied at King’s College, Cambridge, where he discovered his love of literature and developed an interest in the theater. He then traveled extensively throughout Europe and became involved in the theater in London.
White returned to Australia in 1939 and joined the Royal Australian Air Force during World War II. After the war, he lived in Europe again, where he wrote his first novel, “Happy Valley.” He returned to Australia permanently in 1948 and continued to write.
White is best known for his novels, which often explore themes of Australian identity, the human condition, and spirituality. He also wrote plays and several collections of short stories. Some of his most famous works include “The Tree of Man,” “Voss,” “Riders in the Chariot,” and “The Eye of the Storm.”
White’s writing style is characterized by its use of language, symbolism, and metaphor. He was known for his innovative use of point of view and for his willingness to experiment with form. He was also a deeply spiritual man, and his work often reflects his beliefs about the human soul and its place in the universe.
Patrick White passed away on September 30, 1990, in Sydney, Australia. His legacy continues to influence Australian literature, and his works are widely read and studied both in Australia and abroad. 0 0 0.
Sources:
Patrick White, Nobel Prize in Literature 1973, NobelPrize.org.
Patrick White, The Literature Network.
Patrick White, Australian Dictionary of Biography.
Patrick White, Encyclopedia Britannica.
The Official Patrick White Website. ***
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