# 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 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1885875#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Ipswich ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1885875#P19))
- **Died:** 20 March 1997 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1885875#P570))
- **Place of death:** London ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1885875#P20))
- **Citizenship:** United Kingdom ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1885875#P27))
- **Occupation:** writer; literary critic; novelist; university teacher; journalist; biographer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1885875#P106))
- **Education:** Dulwich College; Alleyn's School ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1885875#P69))
- **Positions held:** president (1974–1976) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1885875#P39))
- **Awards:** Commander of the Order of the British Empire; Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature; Knight Bachelor; Heinemann Award; Order of the Companions of Honour ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1885875#P166))

## 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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## Sources

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## Cite this page

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