Irwin, Robert (Graham)

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IRWIN, Robert (Graham)

IRWIN, Robert (Graham). British, b. 1946. Genres: Novels, History, Literary criticism and history. Career: Writer and part-time teacher. University of St. Andrews, Scotland, lecturer in medieval history, 1972-77; London University, School of Oriental and African Studies, senior research associate. Fellow: Royal Asiatic Society; Society of Antiquaries; Royal Society of Literature. Times Literary Supplement, consulting editor. Publications: NOVELS: The Arabian Nightmare, 1983; The Limits of Vision, 1986; The Mysteries of Algiers, 1988; Exquisite Corpse, 1995; Prayer-Cushions of the Flesh, 1997; Satan Wants Me, 1999. OTHER: The Middle East in the Middle Ages: The Early Mamluk Sultanate, 1250-1382, 1986; The Arabian Nights: A Companion, 1994; Islamic Art, 1997; Night and Horses and the Desert: An Anthology of Classical Arabic Literature, 1999. Address: 39 Harleyford Rd, London SE11 5AX, England.

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