Iain Sharp

Iain Sharp (born 1953 in Glasgow) is a New Zealand poet and critic.

For the British film and television director, see Ian Sharp.

Iain Sharp
Born1953 
Glasgow 
EducationDoctor of Philosophy 
Alma mater
  • University of Auckland 
OccupationPoet, librarian, journalist 

Sharp emigrated with his family to New Zealand in 1961, where they settled in Auckland. He studied at Auckland University where he received a doctorate in English in 1982. His doctoral thesis was titled Wit at several weapons: a critical edition. Soon after completing his PhD he qualified as a librarian from the New Zealand Library School. He currently works part-time in the Special Collections Department of Auckland Central City Library, and is also a reviewer, critic and columnist for the New Zealand Listener magazine.

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