Clifford, W. K., Mrs., -1929

Lucy Clifford was a British author.

From the description of Lucy Clifford letters and postal cards to Charles Wilson, 1921-1928. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 36397772

Mrs. William Kingdon Clifford wrote essays, reviews, short stories, novels, plays and cinema scenarios. Among Clifford's novels are Mrs. Keith's Crime: A Record (1885), Love-Letters of a Worldly Woman (1891), and Aunt Anne (1892). Clifford's plays were published and produced in England, Europe and the United States. Many of her plays were based on her own short stories and novels. She also wrote cinema adaptations of her short stories and plays. At least two films were produced from her adaptations: The Likeness of the Night (1922), directed by Percy Nash and Eve's Lover (1925), directed by Roy Del Ruth.

From the description of Mrs. W. K. Clifford papers, 1829-1929 (bulk 1884-1929). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702179856

British novelist.

From the description of Letter : Shulbrede Priory, to "Mrs. Pearsall Smith" (Hannah Whitall Smith), undated. (Bryn Mawr College). WorldCat record id: 31860537

Mrs. W[illiam] K[ingdon] Clifford (born Sophia Lucy Jane Lane in a year variously recorded as 1846 or 1853) wrote essays, reviews, short stories, novels, plays and cinema scenarios. She is also remembered for her friendship with literary figures such as George Eliot, Henry James and Rudyard Kipling. Some of Clifford's writings were published anonymously or under her initials "L.C." (especially before 1891) or under pseudonyms. Among Clifford's novels are Mrs. Keith's Crime: A Record (1885), Love-Letters of a Worldly Woman (1891), and Aunt Anne (1892). She also wrote successfully for a young audience; her children's books include Children Busy, Children Glad, Children Naughty, Children Sad (1881) and Anyhow Stories, Moral and Otherwise (1882). Strong female characters were central to her writings and she addressed controversial issues including conflicted mother-child relationships, divorce and euthanasia.

Clifford's plays were published and produced in England, Europe and the United States. Her most successful play was The Likeness of the Night (1900). Many of her plays were based on her own short stories and novels. She also wrote cinema adaptations of her short stories and plays. At least two films were produced from her adaptations: The Likeness of the Night (1922), directed by Percy Nash and Eve's Lover (1925), directed by Roy Del Ruth.

From the guide to the Mrs. W. K. Clifford papers, 1829-1929, 1884-1929, (Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library)