Iain Sharp

Iain Sharp (born 1953 in Glasgow) is a New Zealand poet and critic.

For the British film and television director, see Ian Sharp.

Iain Sharp
Born1953 
Glasgow 
EducationDoctor of Philosophy 
Alma mater
OccupationPoet, librarian, journalist 

Sharp emigrated with his family to New Zealand in 1961, where they settled in Auckland. He studied at Auckland University where he received a doctorate in English in 1982. His doctoral thesis was titled Wit at several weapons: a critical edition. Soon after completing his PhD he qualified as a librarian from the New Zealand Library School. He currently works part-time in the Special Collections Department of Auckland Central City Library, and is also a reviewer, critic and columnist for the New Zealand Listener magazine.

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