Carl Tighe
Carl Tighe (26 April 1950 – 8 May 2020) was a British academic, essayist, novelist, and poet. He taught in Poland during the Cold War and was the first Professor of Creative Writing in the UK at the University of Derby.
Carl Tighe | |
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| Born | 26 April 1950 Handsworth, Birmingham, England, UK |
| Died | 8 May 2020 (aged 70) England, UK |
| Occupation | Poet, essayist, novelist, and professor |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | British (Irish passport) |
| Alma mater | University of Wales, Swansea |
| Notable works | Burning Worm (2001) Shortlisted for the 2001 Whitbread Awards |
| Notable awards | Authors' Club First Novel Award |
| Children | None |
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