About A. L. Barker
Lived 1918 – 2002 (aged 83). A. L. Barker was a British writer, editor, novelist and short story writer.
Audrey Lilian Barker FRSL (13 April 1918 – 21 February 2002) was an English novelist and short-story writer.
Biography She was born in St Pauls Cray, Kent, and brought up in Beckenham. She was an only child. When Barker turned 16, her father sent her to work at a clockmaking firm, as he did not approve of her seeking further education. She was also the winner of the inaugural Somerset Maugham Prize in 1947, with her collection of short stories called Innocents. While not commercially successful during her lifetime, her writing has been well regarded by the literary critics and other authors over time.
Gerald Murnane's novel Inland refers to Barker's 1981 book Life Stories.
In 1992, the BBC Radio produced dramatic readings for five of Barker's stories.
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Who was A. L. Barker?
English novelist and short story writer (1918–2002)
When was A. L. Barker born?
A. L. Barker was born on 13 April 1918 in St Paul's Cray.
When did A. L. Barker die?
A. L. Barker died on 21 February 2002 in Surrey.
What was A. L. Barker's occupation?
A. L. Barker was a writer, editor, novelist and short story writer.
What nationality was A. L. Barker?
A. L. Barker was British.
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