When was V. S. Pritchett born?

V. S. Pritchett was born on 16 December 1900 in Ipswich.

What positions has V. S. Pritchett held?

Positions held by V. S. Pritchett include: president (1974–1976).

Where did V. S. Pritchett study?

V. S. Pritchett was educated at Dulwich College, Alleyn's School.

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V. S. Pritchett

British writer and critic (1900–1997)

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Sir Victor Sawdon Pritchett (also known as VSP; 16 December 1900 – 20 March 1997) was a British writer and literary critic.

Quick facts

Born: 16 December 1900 wd
Place of birth: Ipswich wd
Died: 20 March 1997 wd
Place of death: London wd
Citizenship: United Kingdom wd
Occupation: writer, literary critic, novelist, university teacher, journalist, biographer wd
Education: Dulwich College, Alleyn's School wd

Positions held wd

president (1974–1976)

Awards wd

Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature
Knight Bachelor
Heinemann Award (1969)
Order of the Companions of Honour (1992)

About

Pritchett was known particularly for his short stories, collated in a number of volumes. Among his most noteworthy works of short fiction are "The Sailor", "The Saint", and "The Camberwell Beauty".

His non-fiction works include the memoirs A Cab at the Door (1968) and Midnight Oil (1971), and many collections of essays on literary biography and criticism.

Questions

When was V. S. Pritchett born?: V. S. Pritchett was born on 16 December 1900 in Ipswich.
What positions has V. S. Pritchett held?: Positions held by V. S. Pritchett include: president (1974–1976).
Where did V. S. Pritchett study?: V. S. Pritchett was educated at Dulwich College, Alleyn's School.

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