Angus Wilson

Angus Wilson (1913-1991) was a prominent British novelist and short story writer. Known for his satirical and often dark portrayals of post-war British society, Wilson's works explored themes of class, morality, and human psychology. He gained recognition with his debut short story collection, "The Wrong Set" (1949), and later achieved acclaim with novels like "Anglo-Saxon Attitudes" (1956) and "Late Call" (1964). Wilson was also influential as a cultural critic and academic, co-founding the University of East Anglia's creative writing program. A pioneering openly gay writer, he was knighted in 1980 for his contributions to literature.