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Gilbert Adair

Gilbert Adair

December 29, 1944 – December 8, 2011

Gilbert Adair was a Scottish novelist and poet, celebrated for his stylistically refined novels. His work often explores themes of love and desire, characterized by a keen insight into the human psyche. Adair was also a respected translator, masterfully rendering postmodern literary experiments into English. His essays and film criticism further reveal a deep understanding of art and its societal impact.