Writing

Elizabeth Bowen

Born June 7, 1899 · Dublin, Ireland

Died February 22, 1973 · aged 73

Elizabeth Bowen CBE (1899-1973) was an Irish-British novelist and short story writer notable for her books about the "big house" of Irish landed Protestants as well as her fiction about life in wartime London.

Known For

The Last SeptemberThe Last September · 2000
The Last September
5.22000
MovieDramaRomance
In 1920s Ireland, an elderly couple reside over a tired country estate. Living with them are their high-spirited niece, their Oxford student nephew, and married house guests, who are trying to cover up that they are presently homeless. The niece enjoys romantic frolics with a soldier and a hidden guerrilla fighter. All of the principals are thrown into turmoil when one more guest arrives with considerable wit and unwanted advice.
The Demon LoverThe Demon Lover · 1986
The Demon Lover
7.01986
MovieMysteryDrama
When young Kathleen makes a promise to Keith Cameron during World War One, that no matter what happens they will meet again one day, she little realises what the consequences could be.
The Death of the HeartThe Death of the Heart · 1987
The Death of the Heart
8.51987
MovieDrama
A young orphan girl, Portia, goes to live with her well-to-do aunt and uncle. As she is groomed to become a lady, she is confused by the young man who seems to be courting her. Surrounded by pretentious people who have no clue how to deal with teenagers, she soon loses her naïveté and thinks of running away.
The Happy Autumn FieldsThe Happy Autumn Fields · 1980
The Happy Autumn Fields
1980
Movie
Time is playing tricks on Mary. Around her the walls are crumbling- all the houses are being pulled down. Why does she insist on staying, caught in a dream about a family, years ago, out walking in the fields after the harvest? And who was Sarah, that beautiful young girl, whose sister couldn't bear that she was in love?
Virginia Woolf: A Night's Darkness, A Day's SailVirginia Woolf: A Night's Darkness, A Day's Sail · 1970
Virginia Woolf: A Night's Darkness, A Day's Sail
1970
MovieDocumentary
A film, first broadcast in 1970, that celebrates the life and work of author Virginia Woolf through the memories of her friends and relations.
PlayhousePlayhouse · 1974
Playhouse
7.01974
SeriesDrama
A one-hour anthology television series of one-off contemporary and classic dramas produced by the BBC.
Shades of DarknessShades of Darkness · 1983
Shades of Darkness
7.71983
SeriesDrama
With Norma West, Annette Wilkie-Miller, Francesca Annis, Eileen Atkins. An anthology of short mysterious dramas, each with a supernatural twist.

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