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John Boynton Priestley OM ( / ˈpriːstli /; 13 September 1894 – 14 August 1984) was an English novelist, playwright, screenwriter, broadcaster and social commentator. [1] His Yorkshire background is reflected in much of his fiction, notably in The Good Companions (1929), which first brought him to wide public notice.
Apr 22, 2024 · J. B. Priestley (born Sept. 13, 1894, Bradford, Yorkshire, Eng.—died Aug. 14, 1984, Alveston, near Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire) was a British novelist, playwright, and essayist, noted for his varied output and his ability for shrewd characterization. Priestley served in the infantry in World War I (1914–19) and then studied English ...
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Biography. About J.B. Priestley: The Last Great Man of English Letters. John Priestley (he added Boynton later on) was born in Bradford in the West Riding of Yorkshire on 13 September 1894. His father, Jonathan, was a pioneering schoolmaster, his mother, Emma, had been a mill girl.
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May 17, 2018 · J. B. Priestley. Called by some the last "sage" of English literature, J. B. Priestley (1894-1984) had a career which spanned more than 60 years and included authoring novels, essays, plays, and screenplays.
John Boynton Priestley, known as J. B. Priestley, was a multifaceted English novelist, playwright, screenwriter, broadcaster, and social commentator. Born on September 13, 1894, in the suburb of Manningham, Bradford, his Yorkshire background played a significant role in shaping his literary works.
BEGINNINGS. J.B.Priestley was born John Priestley on September 13th 1894 in the West Riding of Yorkshire, the son of a schoolmaster. His mother died when he was very young, and he was brought up by his stepmother.After leaving Belle Vue School when he was 16, he worked in a wool office.
J.B PRIESTLEY. JB Priestley: An Inspector Calls TOURING. The legendary National Theatre Production of An Inspector Calls has begun touring again from the 9th September 2022, with dates available at theatres across England, Scotland and Wales until May 2023.
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