Paul West (writer, born 1930)

This article is about the British-born American novelist, poet, and essayist. For the American playwright, screenwriter, lyricist, newspaper editor, and journalist, see Paul West (playwright).
See also: Paul West (radio and television writer)

Paul West
Paul West in Florida, 2010
Born
Paul Noden West

(1930-02-23)23 February 1930
Eckington, Derbyshire, England
Died18 October 2015(2015-10-18) (aged 85)
Ithaca, New York, U.S.
OccupationAuthor, professor
GenreNovels, poetry, memoirs, essays
SpousesPaula Radcliffe (1960)
Diane Ackerman

Paul Noden West (23 February 1930 – 18 October 2015) was a British-born American novelist, poet, and essayist. He was born in Eckington, Derbyshire in England to Alfred and Mildred (Noden) West. Before his death, he resided in Ithaca, New York, with his wife Diane Ackerman, a writer, poet, and naturalist. West is the author of more than 50 books.

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