About Georgette Agnew
Lived 1865 – 1957 (aged 92). Georgette Agnew was a British writer, novelist and poet.
Georgette Agnew (1865–1957) was an English writer who occasionally published works under the pseudonym Nevin Halys. She was brought up in Egypt.
Literary Works Agnew's style has been described as "smooth but undistinguished verse", and characterised as having "Dickensian mannerisms". In 1908 she published the novel The night that brings out the stars, which received an unflattering review in The Spectator: "We would suggest to Mrs. Agnew that she should be more sparing of ornament", and compared her writing style to the Della Cruscans. Her plays in The Hut Above the Tarn were described by the same publication in 1930 as being "more suited for acting by amateurs than the professional stage".
She wrote a range of works, including plays, poetry, verse and three romantic novels: The Bread Upon The Waters, The Night That Brings Out The Stars and The Countess. During World War II she produced the collections Songs of Love and Grief and Sonnets.
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Who was Georgette Agnew?
British writer (1865-1957)
When was Georgette Agnew born?
Georgette Agnew was born on 11 June 1865 in Palermo.
When did Georgette Agnew die?
Georgette Agnew died on 12 June 1957 in Daventry.
What was Georgette Agnew's occupation?
Georgette Agnew was a writer, novelist and poet.
What nationality was Georgette Agnew?
Georgette Agnew was British.
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