Peter ackroyd london the biography

Field	Information
Full Name	Peter Ackroyd
Date of Birth	23 October 1947
Place of Birth	London, England
Date of Death	-
Place of Death	-
Citizenship / Country of Residence	British
Education	Clare College, Cambridge; Yale University
Profession	Writer, Journalist, Critic
Years of Activity	1970s-present
Brief Information	Peter Ackroyd is an English writer, known for his biographies of prominent cultural figures and his novels, often set in London. He has written extensively on subjects such as Charles Dickens, T.S. Eliot, and William Blake, exploring their lives and their impact on literature and culture. His work frequently delves into the history and mythology of London, establishing him as a significant voice in contemporary British letters.