C. K. Stead

C. K. Stead
Stead in 2011
Born
Christian Karlson Stead

(1932-10-17) 17 October 1932
Auckland, New Zealand
Known forNovelist, poet, literary critic
SpouseKay Stead
Children3, inc. Charlotte Grimshaw
Academic background
EducationMount Albert Grammar School
Alma materUniversity of Auckland (BA, 1954; MA, 1955)
University of Bristol (PhD, 1961)
Academic work
InstitutionsUniversity of Auckland
Doctoral studentsRoger Horrocks

Christian Karlson "Karl" Stead ONZ CBE (born 17 October 1932) is a New Zealand writer whose works include novels, poetry, short stories, and literary criticism. He is one of New Zealand's most well-known and internationally celebrated writers.