C. K. Stead | |
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Born | Christian Karlson Stead 17 October 1932 Auckland, New Zealand |
Known for | Novelist, poet, literary critic |
Spouse | Kay Stead |
Children | 3, inc. Charlotte Grimshaw |
Academic background | |
Education | Mount Albert Grammar School |
Alma mater | University of Auckland (BA, 1954; MA, 1955) University of Bristol (PhD, 1961) |
Academic work | |
Institutions | University of Auckland |
Doctoral students | Roger Horrocks[1] |
Christian Karlson "Karl" Stead ONZ CBE (born 17 October 1932) is a New Zealand writer whose works include novels, poetry, short stories, and literary criticism.[2] He is one of New Zealand's most well-known and internationally celebrated writers.[3]