Anthony Burgess “He started writing fiction during his Malayan years ‘as sort of a gentlemanly hobby, because I knew there wasn’t any money in it.’” (Halio 160) Little did Anthony Burgess know that he would go on to write over 60 books and become one of the most prolific British authors of the 20th century. He was born on February 25, 1917, to a very strict Catholic family. His mother and sister died soon after, leaving him to …showed first 75 words of 901 total…

…showed last 75 words of 901 total…musical compositions include symphonies, a ballet, and an opera.” (Anthony 3) He wanted to communicate his views on society and people in general in whatever ways he could. “By the early 1990’s, Burgess had written more than 60 books, over 150 musical compositions, and continued to publish articles and reviews worldwide.” (Biographical 2) Not many authors can say they have accomplished as much as Burgess. He died at age 76, in 1993; and so ended the remarkable life of Anthony Burgess.