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Nicholas Hagger

Nicholas Hagger (born 22 May 1939) is a British writer, poet, man of letters, cultural historian, philosopher and former intelligence agent. Educated at Worcester College, Oxford, he taught at universities in Iraq, Libya and Japan before returning to the United Kingdom, where he became known for a large body of work spanning poetry, philosophy, history, memoir and cultural commentary. His poetry (more than 2,500 poems) includes epic narratives influenced by classical models and metaphysical themes, while his philosophical writings set out a system he terms Universalism, drawing on comparative religion, cosmology and historical patterns.

Hagger’s historical works propose long‑term interpretations of the development of civilisations, and his memoirs include accounts of intelligence work in Libya and elsewhere during the late 1960s and early 1970s. His writings have attracted a varied critical reception, with reviewers noting the ambition and scope of his projects across multiple genres and disciplines, and the breadth of his imaginative and intellectual vision. He has received several awards for his work, including the Gusi Peace Prize for Literature and the Scientific and Medical Network’s 2023 Book Prize. His literary archive is held by the University of Essex. Provided by Wikipedia