Stern, G. B. (Gladys Bronwyn), 1890-1973
Variant namesG.B. Stern was an English author, known for her charming and energetic novels of family life. Born in London as Gladys Bertha Stern - she would later change her middle name to Bronwyn, and was called Peter by her friends - she had a rich and varied education, culminating in one year at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. She wrote prolifically from an early age, and published novels, plays, short stories, biographies, literary criticism, and memoirs, and is probably best known for her books about the endearing Rakinowitz family, based on her own family. She was also an acknowledged expert on Jane Austen, and worked as a journalist and screenwriter.
From the description of G.B. Stern letters and cards to Rachel Ferguson, circa 1920-1924. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 144874220
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| referencedIn | James B. Pinker and Son collection of papers, 1893-1940 | The New York Public Library. Henry W. and Albert A. Berg Collection of English and American Literature. | |
| referencedIn | Walter de la Mare Correspondence, 1940-1956 | ||
| creatorOf | Stern, G. B. (Gladys Bronwyn), 1890-1973. G.B. Stern letters and cards to Rachel Ferguson, circa 1920-1924. | Pennsylvania State University Libraries | |
| referencedIn | John Van Druten papers, 1901-1957 | The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division. | |
| creatorOf | Stern, G. B. (Gladys Bronwyn), 1890-1973. Correspondence with May Sinclair, n.d. | University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library | |
| referencedIn | Rebecca West papers, 1894-1975 | Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library |
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| associatedWith | Ferguson, Rachel, b. 1893, | person |
| associatedWith | Holdsworth, Geoffrey L. (Geoffrey Lisle), b. 1894, | person |
| associatedWith | James B. Pinker and Son | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Letters written by Walter de la Mare to Lucy Kipps. | person |
| associatedWith | Van Druten, John, 1901-1957 | person |
| associatedWith | West, Rebecca, 1892-1983, | person |
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| Women authors, English |
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Birth 1890
Death 1973
