| Full Name |
Barbara Pym |
| Date of Birth |
31 March 1913 |
| Place of Birth |
Oswestry, Shropshire, England |
| Date of Death |
11 January 1980 |
| Place of Death |
Oswestry, Shropshire, England |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
British |
| Education |
St Hilda's College, Oxford University |
| Profession |
Novelist |
| Years of Activity |
1930s - 1980 |
| Brief Information |
Barbara Pym was an English novelist known for her witty and observant portrayals of English provincial life in the mid-20th century. Her novels often focus on the social dynamics and everyday concerns of middle-class women. After a period of obscurity, her work experienced a significant revival in the 1970s, leading to her recognition as an important voice in post-war British literature. |