Walter Allen

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Walter Allen

Literature

#1014

World Rank

#2207

Historical Rank

Literary Criticism

#135

World Rank

#211

Historical Rank

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Why Is Walter Allen Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Walter Ernest Allen was an English literary critic and novelist and one of the Birmingham Group of authors. He is best known for his classic study The English Novel: a Short Critical History . Life and career Allen was born in Aston, Birmingham; he drew on his working-class roots for All in a Lifetime , generally considered his best novel. He was educated at King Edward's Grammar School and the University of Birmingham, graduating in 1932—his friends at that period included Henry Reed and Louis MacNeice.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Walter Allen?

Walter Allen is affiliated with the following schools:

• Ulster University
• University of Birmingham