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J. B. Priestley

English playwright, novelist.

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English writer (1894–1984)

Born 13 September 1894
Died 14 August 1984

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    First published in 1959 4 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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English writer (1894–1984)

Born 13 September 1894
Died 14 August 1984
Subjects
Biography, History, Fiction, History and criticism, Description and travel, Social life and customs, English Authors, Authors, English, English drama, English literature, Drama, Manners and customs, Modern Literature, Theater, Time, World War, 1939-1945, British and irish fiction (fictional works by one author), Children's fiction, England, fiction, English National characteristics, English essays, English fiction, English wit and humor, Fiction in English, Fiction, general
Places
Great Britain, England, London (England), New Mexico, Texas, Daytona Beach, Florida, London, West (U.S.)
People
J. B. Priestley (1894-), Charles Dickens (1812-1870), William Shakespeare (1564-1616), George IV King of Great Britain, J. B. Priestley (1894-1984), John Boynton Priestley (1894-1984), Laurie Lee, Samuel Johnson (1709-1784), Thomas Love Peacock (1785-1866), Victoria Queen of Great Britain (1819-1901), William Hazlitt (1778-1830)
Time
20th century, 19th century, Edward VII, 1901-1910, George III, 1760-1820, George IV, 1820-1830, 1901-1945, History and criticism

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  • John Boynton Priestley
  • Priestley, J. B.
  • J.B. PRIESTLEY
  • Priestly, J B.
  • J.B. Priestley
  • J. B Priestley
  • J B Priestley
  • J.B Priestley
  • J B PRIESTLEY
  • J B. PRIESTLEY
  • J B. Priestley
  • J. B. (John Boynton) Priestley
  • Priestley, J.B. (John Boynton), 1894-
  • PRIESTLEY, J.B. (JOHN BOYNTON), 1894-
  • PRIESTLEY, J. B. (JOHN BOYNTON), 1894-1984.
  • PRIESTLEY, J.B. (JOHN BOYNTON), 1894-1984.

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June 30, 2023 Edited by Сергей Малышев Added new photo
September 30, 2020 Edited by MARC Bot add ISNI
March 31, 2017 Edited by MARC Bot add VIAF and wikidata ID
November 22, 2010 Edited by Alan Millar merge authors
April 1, 2008 Created by an anonymous user initial import