About Lionel Abrahams
Lived 1928 – 2004 (aged 76). Lionel Abrahams was a South African poet, writer, editor and literary critic.
Novels The Celibacy of Felix Greenspan: A novel in 18 stories, published by Bateleur Press, 1977 The White Life of Felix Greenspan, published by M&G Books, 2002
Poetry Journal of a New Man, published by Ad Donker, 1984 The Writer in Sand, published by Ad Donker, 1988 A Dead Tree Full of Live Birds, published by Snail Press, 1988 Chaos Theory of the Heart, published by Jacana Media, 2005 To Halley's Comet, publishers unknown.
Works about Lionel Abrahams Lionel Abrahams: A Reader, ed. Patrick Cullinan, published by Ad Donker, 1988 A Writer in Stone: South African Writers Celebrate the 70th Birthday of Lionel Abrahams, ed. G. Friedman and Roy Blumenthal, published by David Philip, 1998
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Who was Lionel Abrahams?
South African novelist, poet, editor, critic, essayist and publisher (1928–2004)
When was Lionel Abrahams born?
Lionel Abrahams was born on 11 April 1928 in Pretoria.
When did Lionel Abrahams die?
Lionel Abrahams died on 31 May 2004.
What was Lionel Abrahams's occupation?
Lionel Abrahams was a poet, writer, editor and literary critic.
What nationality was Lionel Abrahams?
Lionel Abrahams was South African.
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