P. L. Travers

P. L. Travers (1899–1996) was an Australian poet, writer and novelist.

Also recorded as Pamela Lyndon Travers; Miss Travers.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Helen Lyndon Goff.

Also worked under the name Pamela Lyndon Travers.

Born at Maryborough in 1899, died at London in 1996.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is poetry, children's literature and journalism. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are children's.

Works named in the authority record are Mary Poppins and Mary Poppins Opens the Door.

Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Order of the British Empire.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “P. L. Travers”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q228901: P. L. Travers

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