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J. B. Priestley

English playwright, novelist.

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Born 13 September 1894
Died 14 August 1984

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    First published in 1944 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: The old dark house.

    First published in 1928 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Our nation's heritage

    First published in 1940 — 1 edition
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    First published in 1922 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: prince of pleasure and his Regency: 1811-20

    First published in 1969 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Private rooms: a one act comedy in the Viennese style.

    First published in 1953 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: The Rose and Crown: a play in one act.

    First published in 1947 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Russian journey

    First published in 1946 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: The secret dream: an essay on Britain, America and Russia.

    First published in 1946 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Seeing Stratford: with a postscript

    First published in 1982 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Sir Michael and Sir George: a comedy of the New Elizabethans

    First published in 1965 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Summer day's dream: a play in two acts.

    First published in 1950 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Theatre outlook.

    First published in 1947 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Three plays and a preface

    First published in 1935 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Too many people: and other reflections

    First published in 1971 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Too many people, and other reflections.

    First published in 1928 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Topside; or, The future of England: a dialogue.

    First published in 1958 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Treasure on Pelican: a play in three acts.

    First published in 1953 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Trumpets over the sea: being a rambling and egotistical account of the London Symphony Orchestra's engagement at Daytona Beach, Florida, in July-August 1967

    First published in 1968 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Try it again: a one act play.

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Born 13 September 1894
Died 14 August 1984

Subjects

History and criticism, Biography, Description and travel, History, Fiction, English wit and humor, Drama, English Authors, Theater, English literature, World War, 1939-1945, English drama, Authors, English, British and irish drama (dramatic works by one author), English fiction, Social life and customs, Characters, English essays, Fiction, general, Pictorial works, Travel, Civilization, Entertainers, Fiction in English, Fiction, historical, general

Places

Great Britain, England, London (England), West (U.S.), New Mexico, Texas, Australia, Canada, Daytona Beach, Florida, Israel, London, New Zealand, Pacific, South America, Soviet Union, Stratford-upon-Avon, Stratford-upon-Avon (England), Yorkshire (England)

People

Charles Dickens (1812-1870), William Shakespeare (1564-1616), J. B. Priestley (1894-), J. B. Priestley (1894-1984), Thomas Love Peacock (1785-1866), George Meredith (1828-1909), William Hazlitt (1778-1830), Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860-1904), George IV King of Great Britain, H. G. Wells (1866-1946), J. B. Priestley, John Boynton Priestley (1894-1984), John Lane (1854-1925), Laurie Lee, Samuel Johnson (1709-1784), Thomas Mann (1875-1955), Victoria Queen of Great Britain (1819-1901)

Time

20th century, 19th century, George III, 1760-1820, George IV, 1820-1830, 1945-, Edward VII, 1901-1910, 1901-1945, Early 20th, History and criticism

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Alternative names

  • 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