Morris West

GPTKB entity

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gptkbp:instanceOf Author
gptkbp:activeYears 1941-1999
gptkbp:adaptation The Devil's Advocate (film)
The Clowns of God (film)
The_Shoes_of_the_Fisherman_(film)
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:The_Catholic_Church
gptkb:The_Australian_Broadcasting_Corporation
gptkb:Australian_literature
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Australian_Literature_Society_Gold_Medal
The Miles Franklin Award
gptkbp:born April 26, 1916
gptkbp:children 3
gptkbp:contributedTo Essays
Screenplays
Over 30 novels
Numerous plays
gptkbp:died October 9, 1999
gptkbp:famousFor Religious themes
Political and social commentary
Cultural exploration
Exploring themes of faith and morality
gptkbp:genre Fiction
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Morris West
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:James_Joyce
gptkb:William_Faulkner
gptkb:Henry_Miller
gptkbp:inspiredBy Personal relationships
World events
His travels
His_experiences_in_the_Catholic_Church
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy Themes of spirituality and ethics in literature
Recognition_in_international_literature
Cultural_impact_in_Australia
Influence_on_Australian_writers
gptkbp:nationality Australian
gptkbp:notableWork gptkb:The_Shoes_of_the_Fisherman
The Devil's Advocate
The Clowns of God
gptkbp:occupation Novelist
Playwright
Screenwriter
gptkbp:placeOfBirth St_Kilda,_Victoria,_Australia
gptkbp:placeOfDeath gptkb:Sydney,_Australia
gptkbp:spouse Patricia_West
gptkbp:website morriswest.com