Daphne du Maurier

Daphne du Maurier (1907–1989) was a British novelist, writer and screenwriter.

Also recorded as Dame Daphne Busson du Maurier; Daphne Busson du Maurier Browning; Dame Daphne du Maurier.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Daphne Busson du Maurier.

Also worked under the name Daphne du Maurier.

Born at London in 1907, died at Par in 1989.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are gothic.

Works named in the authority record are Rebecca, My Cousin Rachel, Jamaica Inn, Frenchman's Creek, The House on the Strand and The Scapegoat.

Distinctions recorded are Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire, National Book Award, The Grand Master and Anthony Award.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Daphne du Maurier”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q193357: Daphne du Maurier

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