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Graham Swift - Definition and Overview

Graham Swift (born May 4, 1949) is a well-known British author. He was born in London, England.

Some of his works have been made into movies, including Last Orders which starred Michael Caine and Bob Hoskins.

Novels

Sweet-Shop Owner (1980)
Shuttlecock (1982)
Waterland (1983)
Out of this World (1988)
Ever After (1992)
Last Orders (1996) -- winner of the 1996 Booker Prize
The Light of Day (2003)

Although Swift won the Booker for the Last Orders in 1996, many consider Waterland to be his premier novel.

Short Stories

Learning to Swim (1982)


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