P. H. Newby
English soldier and acclaimed author
Born
June 25th, 1918
107 years ago
Died
September 6th, 1997
28 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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P. H. Newby served as a soldier during World War II and later pursued a career in literature. He published several novels and became recognized for his storytelling abilities. One of the significant works includes 'Something to Answer For', which received critical acclaim and won the 1960 Somerset Maugham Award. His contributions to literature reflected a deep engagement with themes of identity and narrative, rooted in his experiences.
Won the Somerset Maugham Award in 1960
Published the novel 'Something to Answer For'
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