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Morris West

(1916–1999) Writer Australia

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Morris West was a writer from Australia, best known for The Devil's Advocate.

Quick Facts About Morris West

Born
April 26, 1916
Died
October 9, 1999
Nationality
Australia
Profession
Writer
Notable works
The Devil's Advocate
Known for
The Shoes of the Fisherman, The Devil's Advocate

About Morris West

Morris Langlo West was an Australian novelist and playwright, best known for his novels The Devil's Advocate (1959), The Shoes of the Fisherman (1963) and The Clowns of God (1981). His books were published in 27 languages and sold more than 60 million copies worldwide. Each new book he wrote after he became an established writer sold more than one million copies.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

James Tait Black Memorial Prize Australian National Living Treasure Member of the Order of Australia Officer of the Order of Australia Heinemann Award

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