The Birds And Other Stories by Daphne Du Maurier

The Birds And Other Stories by Daphne Du Maurier

This collection of short stories enabled du Maurier's devoted readership to see her, for the first time in a very different guise . . . as an exponent of the sinister and macabre.

A remarkable imagination continually provokes both pity and terror * Observer *
One of the last century's most original literary talents * Daily Telegraph *
She wrote exciting plots, she was highly skilled at arousing suspense, and she was, too, a writer of fearless originality * Guardian *

Daphne du Maurier (1907-1989) was born in London, England. In 1931 her first novel, The Loving Spirit was published. A biography of her father and three other novels followed, but it was the novel Rebecca that launched her into the literary stratosphere and made her one of the most popular authors of her day. In 1932, du Maurier married Major Frederick Browning with whom she had three children.

Many of du Maurier's bestselling novels and short stories were adapted into award-winning films, including Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds and Nicolas Roeg's Don't Look Now. In 1969, du Maurier was awarded the Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (DBE). She lived most of her life in Cornwall and died there which is the setting for many of her books.

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ISBN 13	9781844080878
ISBN 10	1844080870
Title	The Birds And Other Stories
Author	Daphne Du Maurier
Series	Virago Modern Classics
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Little, Brown Book Group
Year published	2004-05-06
Number of pages	256
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.