J. A. Cuddon

Who was J. A. Cuddon?

John Anthony Bowden Cuddon, was an English author, dictionary writer, and school teacher. Known best for his Dictionary of Literary Terms, Cuddon also produced the large Dictionary of Sport and Games, as well as several novels, plays, travel books, and other published works.

Cuddon also edited two important anthologies of supernatural fiction - The Penguin Book of Ghost Stories and The Penguin Book of Horror Stories.

In his distinguished teaching career at Emanuel School in London, England, he taught English. He also coached rugby and cricket.