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Olivia Manning
British writer and poet (1908–1980)
Olivia Manning CBE | |
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Manning, c. 1930s | |
| Born | Olivia Mary Manning (1908-03-02)2 March 1908 Portsmouth, Hampshire, England |
| Died | 23 July 1980(1980-07-23) (aged 72) Ryde, Isle of Wight, England |
| Resting place | Billingham Manor, Chillerton, Isle of Wight |
| Occupation | Novelist and poet |
| Subjects | War, colonialism, imperialism, displacement, alienation, feminism |
| Years active | 1929–1980 |
| Notable works | Fortunes of War |
| Spouse | |
Olivia Mary ManningCBE (2 March 1908 – 23 July 1980) was a British novelist, poet, writer, and reviewer.
Her fiction and non-fiction, frequently detailing journeys and personal odysseys, were principally set in the United Kingdom, Europe, and the Middle East. She often wrote from her personal experience, though her books also demonstrate strengths in imaginative writing.
Her books are widely admired for her artistic eye and vivid descriptions of place.