Hart-Davis, Rupert, 1907-1999
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Rupert Hart-Davis was a publisher, author, and man-of-letters. Born in London, he attended Eton College and Oxford University; he became an actor for a time, entering the publishing world in 1929 and working for William Heinemann, Ltd., and later Jonathan Cape, Ltd. In 1946, he founded his own publishing house, publishing a diverse range of both obscure and well-known authors. He was also a successful author, perhaps best known for his widely-admired biography of Hugh Walpole, and a respected editor of the letters or diaries of many prominent authors. He was a member of the Coldstream Guards during World War II.
From the description of Rupert Hart-Davis letters to Karl Goedecke, 1957-1958. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 162135816
English publisher, editor and man of letters.
From the description of Rupert Hart-Davis letter to James H. Sheppard [manuscript], 1957 February 19. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 648019854
Epithet: Knight; author and publisher
British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000560.0x000150
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Subjects:
- Publishers and publishing
Occupations:
- Editors
- Publisher
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- Great Britain (as recorded)
