J. A. Cuddon

John Anthony Bowden Cuddon (June 2, 1928 – March 12, 1996), was an English author, dictionary writer, and school teacher. Known best for his Dictionary of Literary Terms (published in several editions), Cuddon also produced the large Dictionary of Sport and Games, as well as several novels, plays, travel books, and other published works.

Cuddon also edited two important anthologies of supernatural fiction - The Penguin Book of Ghost Stories and The Penguin Book of Horror Stories (both 1984).

In his distinguished teaching career at Emanuel School in London, England, he taught English. He also coached rugby and cricket.

References

• Obituary: The Independent, March 16, 1996.
• Obituary: The Times, March 15, 1996.
• Cuddon, J. A. (revised by C. E. Preston), Dictionary of Literary Terms & Literary Theory, 4th ed. ISBN 0-14-051363-9.

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Name	Cuddon, J. A.
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Date of birth	June 2, 1928
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Date of death	March 12, 1996
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