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Ned Beauman
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Ned Beauman
Full Name and Common Aliases
Ned Beauman is a British novelist and journalist.
Birth and Death Dates
Born in 1980 in London, England, United Kingdom.
Nationality and Profession(s)
British; Novelist, Journalist.
Early Life and Background
Ned Beauman was born in 1980 in London, England. His early life is not as widely documented as his literary career. However, it's known that he developed a passion for writing at an early age. This drive would eventually propel him towards becoming a prominent figure in the literary world.
Major Accomplishments
Beauman has made significant contributions to literature with several notable novels and works. Some of his most famous books include:
_The Beatles of Life_ (2008) - A novel that explores the world of pop music.
_The Book of Doubt_ (2010) - A postmodern mystery novel that blends elements of horror, science fiction, and crime fiction.
* _The New Vespers_ (2012) - A dystopian thriller set in a future where art has been outlawed.
Notable Works or Actions
Beauman's writing often touches on themes of identity, power, and the impact of technology on society. His works are characterised by complex characters, intricate plots, and experimental narrative structures.
Impact and Legacy
Ned Beauman has made a significant impact on the literary world with his unique blend of styles and genres. Critics have praised him for pushing boundaries in storytelling while still delivering compelling narratives that engage readers.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Beauman's notable works and innovative approach to writing contribute to why he is widely quoted or remembered. His ability to tackle complex themes and his willingness to experiment with narrative styles set him apart from other writers of his generation.
Quotes by Ned Beauman
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What he hates about whisky hangovers, he thinks now, is the synthesis they achieve between the spiritual and the gastric, as if your soul needs to throw up or your stomach has realised life is meaningless.
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I always save a huge book for a flight, because then you read it at both airports and on the plane and by the time you get home you’re a quarter of the way through and it doesn’t feel so unmanageable any more.
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That was how Sinner got his first taste of anything other than the froth on his father’s ale. It made you grimace, but if you drank enough it felt like discovering an entire hidden room in your own house that you’d never even known about. You wanted to do more than poke your head through the doorway. You wanted to take its dimensions.
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Plot is tremendously important to me: I can’t stand books where nothing happens, and I can’t imagine ever writing a novel without at least one murder.
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I’m reasonably good at talking onstage, but actually holding court in a pub is all to do with power dynamics which I don’t think has anything to do with fiction.
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If I want to feel as if I’m being sucked down a fathomless gloomy tunnel for hours and hours then I have a complete set of Schopenhauer at home.
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I’m very finicky about when I’m in the right mood to write. So most days, I find some excuse not to do anything.
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