Margaret Drabble

BritishLiterary FictionContemporary FictionBiographyb. 1939

Dame Margaret Drabble is a prominent British novelist, biographer, and critic, known for her realistic fiction that explores the lives of women, societal expectations, and the cultural shifts in contemporary Britain. She began her writing career in the 1960s and has authored numerous acclaimed novels, including 'The Millstone' and 'The Radiant Way', as well as biographies and critical works. She served as the editor of the Oxford Companion to English Literature.

Awards

['John Llewellyn Rhys Memorial Prize', 'James Tait Black Memorial Prize', 'E.M. Forster Award', 'Golden PEN Award', 'Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)', 'Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE)']

Notable Works

['A Summer Bird-Cage', 'The Millstone', 'Jerusalem the Golden', "The Needle's Eye", 'The Radiant Way', 'The Pure Gold Baby']

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