Enid Bagnold

Enid Bagnold was a British author and playwright, best known for her novel 'National Velvet', which tells the story of a young girl who trains a horse to win the Grand National. Born in 1889, Bagnold had a varied career that included writing for the theatre and working as a nurse during World War I. Her works often reflect themes of family, youth, and the struggles of women. Bagnold's literary contributions earned her a place in the literary canon, and she was awarded the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for her autobiography 'The Little Horse Bus'. She passed away in 1981, leaving behind a legacy of influential literature.