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ⓘ About Matthew Kneale
While growing up, he was fascinated by other cultures (past and present) and as a student he traveled around Europe, Central America, South America, and the Indian subcontinent. Matthew read Modern History at Oxford University and upon graduating in 1982, he spent one year teaching English in Japan. After he graduated he knew that he wanted to write yet had little idea how to go about such a thing. While living in Japan, he started writing short stories and kept a diary. Later, after he returned to England, his experience in Japan inspired “Whore Banquets”, his first novel. During the next few years he lived mainly in London, traveled, spent one year in Rome.
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Who is Matthew Kneale?
While growing up, he was fascinated by other cultures (past and present) and as a student he traveled around Europe, Central America, South America, and the Indian subcontinent. Matthew read Modern History at Oxford University and upon graduating in 1982, he spent one year teaching English in Japan. After he graduated he knew that he wanted to write yet had little idea how to go about such a thing.
Which Matthew Kneale series should I start with?
Matthew Kneale's books stand alone rather than forming a numbered series, so there is no reading order to follow. The natural first pick is Whore Banquets (1987).
How many books has Matthew Kneale written?
Matthew Kneale has 12 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1987 and 2021. They are filed under 4 categories rather than in numbered series — chiefly Standalone Novels, Non-Fiction and Short Stories/Novellas.
In what order should Matthew Kneale's series be read?
No reading order is needed: none of the 12 books catalogued here do not form a numbered series, so any title can be picked up first. Within each category they are listed by publication year.
How are Matthew Kneale's books organised into series?
This guide splits Matthew Kneale's 12 books into categories rather than numbered series: Standalone Novels (7 books); Non-Fiction (3 books); Short Stories/Novellas (1 book); Collections (1 book).