Elizabeth Taylor (1) (1912–1975)
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- Andere Namen
- Coles, Elizabeth (born)
- Geburtstag
- 1912-07-03
- Todestag
- 1975-11-19
- Geschlecht
- female
- Nationalität
- England
- Land (für Karte)
- UK
- Geburtsort
- Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
- Sterbeort
- Penn, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
- Wohnorte
- Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
Penn, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, UK - Ausbildung
- The Abbey School, Reading
Leopold Hall - Berufe
- governess
librarian
novelist
tutor - Beziehungen
- Kingham, Joanna (daughter)
Howard, Elizabeth Jane (friend)
Compton-Burnett, Ivy (friend) - Kurzbiographie
- Elizabeth Taylor, née Coles, was born in Reading, Berkshire, the daughter of Oliver Coles, an insurance inspector, and his wife, Elsie May Fewtrell. She was educated at The Abbey School, Reading and after graduation worked as a governess, tutor, and librarian. In 1936, she married John Taylor, the owner of a confectionery company. She was briefly a member of the British Communist Party, then a lifelong supporter of Labour. Her debut novel, At Mrs. Lippincote's, was published in 1945 and was followed by 11 more. She also wrote short stories that were published in magazines and collected in four volumes, and a children's book.
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Elizabeth Taylor Centenary: The Wedding Group in Virago Modern Classics (Oktober 2012)
Elizabeth Taylor Centenary: A Game of Hide and Seek in Virago Modern Classics (August 2012)
Elizabeth Taylor Centenary: Angel in Virago Modern Classics (August 2012)
Elizabeth Taylor Centenary: The Sleeping Beauty in Virago Modern Classics (Juni 2012)
Elizabeth Taylor Centenary: Elizabeth Taylor Day in Reading, UK (21 April) in Virago Modern Classics (Juni 2012)
Elizabeth Taylor Centenary: A Wreath of Roses in Virago Modern Classics (Mai 2012)
Elizabeth Taylor Centenary: A View of the Harbour in Virago Modern Classics (April 2012)
Elizabeth Taylor Centenary: Palladian in Virago Modern Classics (März 2012)
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