David Harsent

About

British poet, screenwriter, crime novelist, and librettist known for Legion, Dreams of the Dead, Gawain: a libretto, and other works. His literary pseudonyms include David Lawrence and Jack Curtis.

Before Fame

He belonged to a group of concise, imagist-influenced poets that included Ian Hamilton.

Trivia

He served as librettist for two Harrison Birtwistle operas: The Minotaur and Gawain.

Family Life

He married Julia Watson, an actress. The couple raised one daughter.

Associated With

His works were twice shortlisted (in 2002 and 2005) for the T.S. Eliot Prize.