Braine, John

Author John Braine was born in Yorkshire; he was raised in a secure, middle-class, Catholic family. He worked a variety of jobs before becoming a librarian, but quit to pursue a writing career after some success publishing articles. His first novel, Room at the Top, was remarkably popular and established Braine as one of Britain's Angry Young Men, so called because of the rebellious ethic they promoted. His work was noted for its directness and unflinching detail. Subsequent novels and screenplays met with less success.

From the description of John Braine letter to Jon Carroll, 1963 June 10. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 63147348

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