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Terry Pratchett Is England’s Funniest Writer
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June 14, 2026
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1:14Now PlayingWho is the funniest writer in the English language? Atlantic staff writer Helen Lewis’s nomination is Terry Pratchett, the author of more than 40 satirical books. Through his work, Lewis says, “I’ve learned so much both about character writing” and “writing about social issues without beating people over their head.”
Read more about Pratchett’s workand why he’s in danger of being lost to history
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