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V. S. Pritchett
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British writer and critic (1900–1997)
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Victor S. Pritchett was a British writer, literary critic, novelist, and university teacher. Born in Ipswich in 1900, he was educated at Dulwich College and wrote in English. He served as a university teacher at the University of California and Smith College. Pritchett died in London in 1997.
His notable works include *London Perceived*, *A Cab at the Door*, *The Living Novel*, and *The Key to My Heart*. His archives are held at the New York Public Library Main Branch. He was recognized in the American Academy Arts Sciences collection.
Pritchett received the awards Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Knight Bachelor, and Order of the Companions of Honour. He was a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the Royal Society of Literature.
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- 1900-12-16
- Died
- 1997-03-20
- Works
- 180
Top works
- London perceived
- A CAB AT THE DOOR
- A Cab at the Door
- The Living Novel
- The Key to My Heart
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Victor
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Place of birth
- Ipswich
- Place of death
- London
- Occupation
- critic
- Position held
- president
- Employer
- Smith College
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Image
- Victor Sawdon Pritchett.jpg
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- date of birth
- 1900-12-16
- date of death
- 1997-03-20
- member of
- Royal Society of Literature
- archives at
- New York Public Library Main Branch
- writing language
- English language
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