SUBSCRIBERS

Author of Watership Down dies at 96

Published Wed, Dec 28, 2016 · 09:50 PM
Share this article.

New York

RICHARD Adams, the British novelist who became one of the world's best-selling authors with his first book, Watership Down, a tale of rabbits whose adventures in a pastoral realm of epic perils explored Homeric themes of exile, courage and survival, died on Saturday. He was 96.

His daughter confirmed his death, the BBC and other British news organisations reported. No other details were given.

F…

BT is now on Telegram!

For daily updates on weekdays and specially selected content for the weekend. Subscribe to  t.me/BizTimes

Lifestyle

SUPPORT SOUTH-EAST ASIA'S LEADING FINANCIAL DAILY

Get the latest coverage and full access to all BT premium content.

SUBSCRIBE NOW

Browse corporate subscription here