Barbara Pym

Barbara Pym

author

United Kingdom

Barbara Pym was a renowned British novelist best known for her keenly observed and witty portrayals of single women's lives in postwar England. Her debut novel, Some Tame Gazelle, and her subsequent works, including Excellent Women, reflect her sharp social commentary and have secured her legacy as a significant figure in 20th-century literature.

Born on Jun 02, 1913 (112 years old)

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Ireland: Barbara Pym was a novelist celebrated for her comedies of manners. 7

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: his godson – The Irish Times

New Zealand: Barbara Pym is another long-forgotten English lady writer known for her keen eye for small-town life. 7

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: The Good Life: In praise of long-forgotten books by English “lady” writers

United Kingdom: Novelist Barbara Pym will be honored with a blue plaque at her Pimlico home, which inspired her novel Excellent Women. 8

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BBC: Audrey Hepburn and Mark Bolan to get blue plaques in London

United Kingdom: Pym became known for her witty, insightful portrayals of single women’s lives following her debut novel Some Tame Gazelle. 9

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The Guardian: Audrey Hepburn and Marc Bolan among stars to get London blue plaque | Heritage