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James Kelman, born on June 9, 1946, is a Scottish writer known for his profound social criticism and unique narrative style. His works have won numerous literary awards, including the Booker Prize in 1994.

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All English Literature Fiction Film Literature Needs Prose Aesthetic Air Areas Aristocracy Art Attention Authority Britain Cents Concern Concrete Creation Creativity Crisis

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“The beauty of prose fiction that I see is simply that in order to create something you need only pay attention to personal exigency.”

Needs Order Pay Attention Fiction Pay Attention Prose

Author:James Kelman

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Born: June 9, 1946
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Quotes: 9

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