Aíken, Joan, 1924-2004
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English author; daughter of poet Conrad Potter and Jessie (McDonald) Aiken; married 1st: Ronald George Brown (d. 1955); 2nd: Julius Goldstein.
From the description of Joan Aiken collection, 1963-1989. (Boston University). WorldCat record id: 70926384
From the description of Joan Aiken collection, 1963-1994. (Boston University). WorldCat record id: 671648244
Created by Joan Aiken in the course of her career in children's literature.
From the guide to the Joan Aiken Collection, 1968-2002, (Seven Stories, the Centre for Children's Books)
Born in Sussex, England, in 1924, Joan Aiken was the daughter of the American poet Conrad Aiken. She wrote for adults as well as for young adults. Her intricate plots and humorous characters with odd names reflect the influence of Charles Dickens on her work.
From the description of Joan Aiken papers, 1985-1986 [manuscript]. (University of Southern Mississippi, Regional Campus). WorldCat record id: 703426311
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- Authors and publishers
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- Children's literature, English
- English literature
- English literature
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- Authors and publishers
- English literature
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