Elizabeth Jane Howard

English author and screenwriter

Elizabeth Jane Howard - English author and screenwriter
Born

1923
102 years ago

Died

January 2nd, 2014
11 years ago — 91 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United Kingdom

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An English author and screenwriter gained recognition for contributions to literature and television. Authored the acclaimed Cazalet Chronicles series, exploring family dynamics and social changes in post-war Britain. Received multiple awards for literary achievements, including the Whitbread Prize. Worked on various screenplays, enriching British television. The narrative style and character development found in novels influenced contemporary writers.

Authored the Cazalet Chronicles series

Received the Whitbread Prize for literature

Worked on the screenplay for 'The Forsyte Saga'

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