The Du Mauriers by Daphne Du Maurier

The Du Mauriers by Daphne Du Maurier

A penetrating study of this famously artistic family by one of its most famous members.

Miss du Maurier creates on the grand scale; she runs through the generations, giving her family unity and reality. . a rich vein of humour and satire . . . observation, sympathy, courage, a sense of the romantic, are here * Observer *
It is my pick of the Spring biographical material for sheer entertainment value - and Daphne du Maurier is a gifted story teller, and makes no bones about the shortcomings of her own forebears, albeit she does it with a sympathetic - at times a tender - touch * Kirkus Reviews *
Daphne du Maurier has no equal * Sunday Telegraph *
One of the last century's most original literary talents * Daily Telegraph *
Miss du Maurier creates on the grand scale; she runs through the generations, giving her family unity and reality . . . a rich vein of humour and satire . . . observation, sympathy, courage, a sense of the romantic, are here * Observer *

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	9781844080649
ISBN 10	1844080641
Title	The Du Mauriers
Author	Daphne Du Maurier
Series	Virago Modern Classics
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Little, Brown Book Group
Year published	2004-06-03
Number of pages	336
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