Elizabeth Bowen

Elizabeth Bowen (1899–1973) was an Irish writer and novelist.

Also recorded as Elisabeth Bowen; Elizabeth (Dorothea Cole) Bowen.

Overview

Also worked under the name Bitha, Bitha Bowen and Elizabeth Bowen Cameron.

Born at Dublin in 1899, died at London in 1973.

In detail

Elizabeth Bowen studied at University of Oxford and Downe House. the recorded working language is English.

Positions recorded include Booker Prize judge.

Works named in the authority record are The Last September, The House in Paris, The Death of the Heart, The Heat of the Day and Eva Trout.

Distinctions recorded are Rome Prize, Commander of the Order of the British Empire and James Tait Black Memorial Prize.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Elizabeth Bowen”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q235308: Elizabeth Bowen

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