Beryl Bainbridge
1932 - 2010
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Biography
Beryl Bainbridge (1932-2010) was an English writer known for her dark and humorous novels. She was shortlisted five times for the Booker Prize but never won. Bainbridge's works often explored themes of dysfunctional families and relationships, set against historical backdrops. Some of her notable novels include 'An Awfully Big Adventure' and 'Master Georgie.' Bainbridge was praised for her unique narrative style and sharp wit.
Famous Quotes (5)
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What is so fascinating and baffling about the human mind is that it can invent both mathematics and gods.
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Life isn't long enough for love and art.
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It's very hard to get the weather in a book. It's very hard to get the weather in a play.
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I seem to write a novel every three years, driven by somebody else's reputation.
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I write things to make my readers cringe as I cringe.