John Arden (born 1930 in Yorkshire) is a British writer renowned for his plays and radio dramas, often exploring themes related to the history of Ireland and Britain in the 20th century. He studied architecture at Cambridge University and gained recognition with his 1956 radio play 'The Life of a Man'. His 1959 play 'Sergeant Musgrave's Dance' marked his rise to international fame, influenced by Bertolt Brecht's epic theatre, addressing anti-imperialism and the British presence in Northern Ireland. Arden's works critically engage with societal issues and include novels like 'The Silence Among the Weapons' (1982).
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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Place of Birth: Barnsley
Place of Death: Galway
Educated At: Sedbergh School | Edinburgh College of Art | King's College
Occupation: peace activist | novelist | playwright | writer
Awards Received: V. S. Pritchett Short Story Prize | Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 1, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for January 1, 2025 |
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| Sun | 10 Capricorn 22 | 11 Capricorn 19 | 15 Aries 58 |
| Moon | 26 Capricorn 48 | 0 Aquarius 37 | 16 Cancer 24 |
| Mercury | 28 Capricorn 46 | 20 Sagittarius 31 | 21 Aries 20 |
| Venus | 1 Capricorn 42 | 28 Aquarius 15 | 0 Taurus 29 |
| Mars | 2 Capricorn 17 | 1 Leo 45 | 15 Pisces 50 |
| Jupiter | 7 Gemini 43 | 13 Gemini 9 | 12 Gemini 33 |
| Saturn | 4 Capricorn 3 | 14 Pisces 30 | 11 Capricorn 58 |
| Uranus | 7 Aries 32 | 23 Taurus 38 | 11 Aries 35 |
| Neptune | 3 Virgo 24 | 27 Pisces 18 | 1 Virgo 8 |
| Pluto | 18 Cancer 43 | 1 Aquarius 4 | 17 Cancer 27 |
| Rahu | 8 Taurus 54 | 1 Aries 28 | 3 Taurus 52 |
| Ketu | 8 Scorpio 54 | 1 Libra 28 | 3 Scorpio 52 |
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