Paul West (writer, born 1930)
Paul West | |
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Paul West in Florida, 2010 | |
| Born | Paul Noden West 23 February 1930 Eckington, Derbyshire, England |
| Died | 18 October 2015 (aged 85) Ithaca, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Author, professor |
| Genre | Novels, poetry, memoirs, essays |
| Spouses | Paula Radcliffe (1960) Diane Ackerman |
Paul Noden West (23 February 1930 – 18 October 2015) was a British-born American novelist, poet, and essayist. He was born in Eckington, Derbyshire in England to Alfred and Mildred (Noden) West. Before his death, he resided in Ithaca, New York, with his wife Diane Ackerman, a writer, poet, and naturalist. West is the author of more than 50 books.