Stern, G. B. (Gladys Bronwyn), 1890-1973

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G.B. Stern was an English author, known for her charming and energetic novels of family life. Born in London as Gladys Bertha Stern - she would later change her middle name to Bronwyn, and was called Peter by her friends - she had a rich and varied education, culminating in one year at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. She wrote prolifically from an early age, and published novels, plays, short stories, biographies, literary criticism, and memoirs, and is probably best known for her books about the endearing Rakinowitz family, based on her own family. She was also an acknowledged expert on Jane Austen, and worked as a journalist and screenwriter.

From the description of G.B. Stern letters and cards to Rachel Ferguson, circa 1920-1924. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 144874220

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referencedIn James B. Pinker and Son collection of papers, 1893-1940 The New York Public Library. Henry W. and Albert A. Berg Collection of English and American Literature.
referencedIn Walter de la Mare Correspondence, 1940-1956
creatorOf Stern, G. B. (Gladys Bronwyn), 1890-1973. G.B. Stern letters and cards to Rachel Ferguson, circa 1920-1924. Pennsylvania State University Libraries
referencedIn John Van Druten papers, 1901-1957 The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division.
creatorOf Stern, G. B. (Gladys Bronwyn), 1890-1973. Correspondence with May Sinclair, n.d. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
referencedIn Rebecca West papers, 1894-1975 Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
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associatedWith Ferguson, Rachel, b. 1893, person
associatedWith Holdsworth, Geoffrey L. (Geoffrey Lisle), b. 1894, person
associatedWith James B. Pinker and Son corporateBody
associatedWith Letters written by Walter de la Mare to Lucy Kipps. person
associatedWith Van Druten, John, 1901-1957 person
associatedWith West, Rebecca, 1892-1983, person
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Women authors, English
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Birth 1890

Death 1973

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