Anthony Burgess

Anthony Burgess was a multifaceted English artist, renowned as a novelist, poet, playwright, composer, linguist, translator, and critic. Born in Manchester in 1917, Burgess served in the British army before embarking on a prolific career in literature and music. He authored 33 novels, including the iconic "A Clockwork Orange," and composed over 200 musical works, notably contributing lyrics to the Broadway musical "Cyrano." Burgess's diverse talents and intellectual prowess made him one of the leading literary figures of his time. His legacy continues to inspire through the International Anthony Burgess Foundation and the annual Observer/Anthony Burgess Prize, celebrating excellence in writing.