Glenda Adams
Australian writer (1939–2007)
Died aged 67CapricornAustralia
Biography
Glenda Emilie Adams (née Felton; 30 December 1939 – 11 July 2007) was an Australian novelist and short story writer, probably best known as the winner of the 1987 Miles Franklin Award for Dancing on Coral. She was a teacher of creative writing, and helped develop writing programs.
Adams' work is found in her own books and short story collections, in numerous short story anthologies, and in journals and magazines. Her essays, stories and articles have been published in, among other magazines, Meanjin, The New York Times Book Review, Panorama, Quadrant, Southerly, Westerly, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Observer and The Village Voice.
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Career highlights
Employers / organisations
- Columbia University
Awards & honours (3)
- Miles Franklin Literary Award
- Christina Stead Prize for Fiction
- Banjo Award for Fiction
Quick answers about Glenda Adams
- How old was Glenda Adams?
- Glenda Adams died on July 11, 2007 at the age of 67.
- When is Glenda Adams's birthday?
- Glenda Adams was born on December 30, 1939.
- Where was Glenda Adams born?
- Glenda Adams was born in Ryde.
- What is Glenda Adams's zodiac sign?
- Glenda Adams's zodiac sign is Capricorn.
- What is Glenda Adams's nationality?
- Glenda Adams is a citizen of Australia.
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- Glenda Adams is known as novelist, university teacher, writer, journalist.
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