Compton-Burnett, I. (Ivy), 1884-1969

Ivy Compton-Burnett was born at Pinner, Middlesex, England, June 5, 1884; educated at Addiscombe College, Howard College, and the Royal Holloway College; wrote first novel, Dolores (1911), while a governess for her younger sisters; wrote over twenty novels in her lifetime, receiving the James Tait Black memorial prize for Mother and son (1955); died, London, England, Aug. 27, 1969.

From the description of Literary manuscripts, 1948-1963. (University of California, Los Angeles). WorldCat record id: 38272478

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