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Dorothy L. Sayers

Dorothy L. Sayers (1893–1957) was a British writer, translator and novelist.

Also recorded as Dorothy Sayers; Dorothy Leigh Sayers; Dorothy Leigh Sayers Fleming; Dorothy L Sayers; Dorothy Leigh Fleming; Dorothy L(eigh) Sayers.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Dorothy Leigh Sayers.

Born at Oxford in 1893, died at Essex in 1957.

In detail

Dorothy L. Sayers studied at Somerville College, Godolphin School and Christ Church Cathedral School. the recorded working language is English, French and Italian.

The field of work recorded is poetry, essay and novel. Dante Alighieri, G. K. Chesterton and Thomas Traherne are recorded as an influence.

Employment is recorded with S. H. Benson and Blackwell UK. Positions recorded include chairperson. Membership is recorded of Detection Club.

Works named in the authority record are Whose Body?, Clouds of Witness, Unnatural Death, The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, Lord Peter Views the Body and Strong Poison.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Dorothy L. Sayers”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q106740: Dorothy L. Sayers

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