Elizabeth Bowen

Elizabeth Bowen (1899-1973) was an Anglo-Irish novelist and short story writer, renowned for her intricate narratives exploring the lives of the upper-middle class in both Ireland and wartime London. Along with The Last September, her notable works include The Death of the Heart and The Heat of the Day. Bowen's contributions to literature earned her a CBE in 1948, confirming her legacy as a significant voice in twentieth-century fiction.