Sylvia Townsend Warner

English writer, poet, activist (1893-1978)
1893–1978, born in London Borough of Harrow

Fantasy & science fiction Historical fiction

Portrait of Sylvia Townsend Warner — Photo: Howard Coster or Cecil Beaton in 1930s, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons, resized

Born: 6 December 1893
Birthplace: London Borough of Harrow
Died: 1 May 1978

Notable works

1926 Lolly Willowes · fantasy
1936 Summer Will Show · historical fiction, lesbian literature
1948 The Corner That Held Them
1977 Kingdoms of Elfin

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