Tony Harrison
Tony Harrison | |
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Harrison in 2015 | |
| Born | Tony William Harrison 30 April 1937 Beeston, Leeds, England |
| Died | 26 September 2025 (aged 88) Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
| Occupation | Poet, dramatist, librettist |
| Alma mater | University of Leeds |
| Period | 1964–2017 |
| Notable works | "V", Fram, Yan Tan Tethera, Prometheus |
| Notable awards | European Prize for Literature (2010) |
| Spouse | |
| Partner | Siân Thomas (from the 1980s) |
| Children | 2 |
Tony William Harrison (30 April 1937 – 26 September 2025) was an English poet, translator and playwright. He was one of Britain's foremost verse writers and many of his works have been performed at the Royal National Theatre. He is noted for controversial works such as the poem "V", as well as his versions of dramatic works such as the tragedies Oresteia and Lysistrata from ancient Greek, Molière's The Misanthrope from French, and The Mysteries from Middle English.
Harrison was also noted for his outspoken views, particularly those on the Iraq War. In 2015, he was honoured with the David Cohen Prize in recognition of his body of work and in 2016, he was awarded the Premio Feronia in Rome.