Richard Adams
English novelist best known as the author of Watership Down
- Born
- 10 May 1920, Wash Common
- Died
- 24 December 2016, aged 96
- Birth name
- Richard George Adams
Richard George Adams (10 May 1920 – 24 December 2016) was an English novelist. He is best known for his debut novel Watership Down which achieved international acclaim. His other works included Maia, Shardik and The Plague Dogs. He studied Modern History at Worcester College, Oxford, before serving in the British Army during World War II. After completing his studies, he joined the British Civil Service. In 1974, two years after Watership Down was published, Adams became a full-time author.
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