Henry Handel Richardson
Australian-English author of The Getting of Wisdom
Born
January 3rd, 1870
155 years ago
Died
1946
79 years ago — 76 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Australia
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An author born in Australia, whose literary career spanned several decades. The body of work includes novels, essays, and short stories, with primary focus on themes of education and personal development. Gained notable attention for the semi-autobiographical novel 'The Getting of Wisdom', which explores the struggles of a young girl in a strict educational environment. Other significant works include 'The Fortunes of Richard Mahony', which received acclaim for its narrative style and character development.
Wrote 'The Getting of Wisdom'
Published 'The Fortunes of Richard Mahony'
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