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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