Wilson Harris
Novelist

Wilson Harris Net Worth

Wilson Harris was a Guyanese author born on March 24, 1921. He was known for his abstract and metaphorical writing style, and his works include The Carnival Trilogy, The Guyana Quartet, Palace of the Peacock, Jonestown, and The Dark Jester. He was an award-winning author whose works have been praised for their unique and thought-provoking style.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day March 24, 1921
Birth Place Guyana
Age 99 YEARS OLD
Died On Mar 8, 2018 (age 96)
Birth Sign Aries

💰 Net worth: $20 million (2024)

About

Award-winning Guyanese author known for his abstract and metaphorical style, he published such serial literary works as The Carnival Trilogy and The Guyana Quartet. His stand-alone novels include Palace of the Peacock, Jonestown, and The Dark Jester.

Before Fame

He became a government surveyor after studying at Queen's College in Georgetown, Guyana.

Trivia

His literary works investigate the power of language to both enslave and liberate.

Family Life

He had one son with his wife Margaret.

Associated With

He was knighted in June 2010 during Queen Elizabeth II's birthday celebration.

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