James Tait Black Memorial Prizes
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Edition 32 (1950) Winner
Robert Henriques
ロバート・ヘンリクェス
Robāto Henrikesu
Aliases:
Robert David Quixano Henriques
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1905-12-11 （England, United Kingdom）
- Died
- 1967-01-22 age 61
- Nationality
- British
- Languages
- English
- Religion
- Judaism
- Residence History
- London → Egypt → Sudan → Cotswolds (near Cirencester) → Israel
Career
- Occupations
- writer, broadcaster, farmer, soldier, printer
- Active Years
- 1926-1967
- Affiliations
- Royal Artillery, Commandos, Combined Operations Headquarters
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockers Park School | — | — | — | — | United Kingdom |
| Rugby School | — | — | — | — | United Kingdom |
| New College, Oxford | — | — | — | — | United Kingdom |
Lockers Park School
Country:
United Kingdom
Rugby School
Country:
United Kingdom
New College, Oxford
Country:
United Kingdom
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | James Tait Black Memorial Prize | Through the Valley | 小説 | University of Edinburgh | winner |
| 1945 | Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) | — | 軍功 | British Government | winner |
| 1943 | Silver Star | North Africa and Sicily | 勇敢 | U.S. Army | winner |
| 1943 | Bronze Star | North Africa and Sicily | 勇敢 | U.S. Army | winner |
James Tait Black Memorial Prize
1950
Work:
Through the Valley
Category:
小説
Organization:
University of Edinburgh
Result:
winner
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
1945
Category:
軍功
Organization:
British Government
Result:
winner
Silver Star
1943
Work:
North Africa and Sicily
Category:
勇敢
Organization:
U.S. Army
Result:
winner
Bronze Star
1943
Work:
North Africa and Sicily
Category:
勇敢
Organization:
U.S. Army
Result:
winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
No Arms, No Armour
1939 NovelMuch of the novel was autobiographical and came out to considerable critical praise.
AutobiographyWar
Through the Valley
1950 NovelAward-winning novel.
LifeValley
100 Hours to Suez
1951 Non-fictionBook about Suez.
SuezPolitics
Biography of Marcus Samuel
1960 BiographyBiography of Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted.
Jewish tycoonOil
Biography of Sir Robert Waley Cohen
1961 BiographyBiography of Sir Robert Waley Cohen.
Jewish tycoon
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Autobiographical narrativeRealism
- Recurring Motifs
- Jewish identityWar experiencesRural life
Health
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Injuries from riding accident1930年代初頭Hospitalized and forced to retire from the army in 1933
Legacy
British writer who gained modest renown for two award-winning novels and two biographies of Jewish business tycoons. Also served as soldier, farmer, and broadcaster.
Trivia
- Born to one of the oldest Sephardic Portuguese families that migrated to Britain in the 17th century.
- Served with distinction in WWII, attached to US Forces under Patton in North Africa and Sicily.
- Successfully ran a large farm in the Cotswolds after the war.