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  1. Alasdair James Gray (28 December 1934 – 29 December 2019) was a Scottish writer and artist. His first novel, Lanark (1981), is seen as a landmark of Scottish fiction. He published novels, short stories, plays, poetry and translations, and wrote on politics and the history of English and Scots literature.

  2. Alasdair Gray (born December 28, 1934, East Glasgow, Scotland—died December 29, 2019, Glasgow) was a Scottish novelist, playwright, and artist best known for his surreal atmospheric novel Lanark (1981). Gray’s family was evacuated from Glasgow during World War II. He later returned to attend Whitehill Senior Secondary School, where he wrote ...

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  3. Dec 29, 2019 · Alasdair James Gray was a Scottish writer and artist. His first novel, Lanark (1981), is seen as a landmark of Scottish fiction. He published novels, short stories, plays, poetry and translations, and wrote on politics and the history of English and Scots literature.

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  4. Learn about the life and work of Alasdair Gray, a Scottish writer, artist and activist. Explore the projects, news and activities of the Archive, a Scottish Charity that reflects his collaborative and creative spirit.

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  5. Alasdair James Gray was born on Dec. 28, 1934, in Glasgow to Amy (Fleming) and Alexander Gray. His mother worked in a clothing warehouse, his father in construction. Mr. Gray studied design and ...

  6. Dec 29, 2019 · Alasdair Gray, who wrote and illustrated more than 30 books, including the masterpiece Lanark, died aged 85. He was praised by Nicola Sturgeon, Irvine Welsh and others as a "genius" and a "unique talent".

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  8. Dec 29, 2019 · The Glasgow-born writer and artist was known for novels such as Lanark and Poor Things, and public murals across the city. He died on Sunday, a day after his 85th birthday, and left no funeral wishes.