Barbara Pym

Barbara Pym

Barbara Pym was born in Oswestry, Shropshire, England on June 2nd, 1913 and passed away at the age of 66 on January 11th, 1980.

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Barbara Pym Stats: The highest rated book by Barbara Pym on Book Notification is Excellent Women, a Standalone novel.

The most read book by Barbara Pym on Book Notification is Excellent Women, a Standalone novel. The second most read book is Jane and Prudence, a Standalone novel.

Below is a complete list of Barbara Pym books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series.

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

List of Short Story Collections in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
61988

List of Non-Fiction in Publication Order

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1
1984

List of Barbara Pym Anthologies in Publication Order

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1
1981
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Barbara Pym

Barbara Pym (Barbara Mary Crampton Pym) was born on June 2nd, 1913. Barbara passed away January 11th, 1980 at 66 years old. Barbara Pym was born in Oswestry, Shropshire, England. Pym attended St Hilda's College, Oxford where she studied English.

Barbara Pym had published 12 standalone novels, starting with Some Tame Gazelle in 1950. The most recently released novel was An Academic Question, which was released in 1986.

Barbara Pym also wrote one Non-Fiction book called, A Very Private Eye.

Barbara Pym: Awards & Accolades

Pym's book, Quartet in Autumn was nominated for the Booker Prize, Best Fiction Book, in 1977.

Barbara Pym: Lists & Other Mentions

  • Excellent Women was a BBC: 100 Greatest British Novels Selection in 2015 and a Jezebel: 75 Books Every Woman Should Read Selection in 2008.

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  5. Kristin Hannah, author of: The Nightingale.

Barbara Pym: F.A.Q

When was Barbara Pym Born?

Barbara Pym was born on June 2nd, 1913.

When did Barbara Pym die?

Barbara Pym died on January 11th, 1980 at 66 years old.

Where was Barbara Pym Born?

Barbara Pym was born in Oswestry, Shropshire, England.

What was the first book Barbara Pym wrote?

The first book written by Barbara Pym was Some Tame Gazelle, published in 1950.

What was the most recent book Barbara Pym wrote?

Her most recently released work was Civil to Strangers and Other Writings on January 1st, 1988.

What is the most popular book by Barbara Pym?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Barbara Pym book is Excellent Women. Here are her most popular books:
  1. Excellent Women (7.8)
  2. Jane and Prudence (6)
  3. Some Tame Gazelle (4)
  4. No Fond Return of Love (4)
  5. Civil to Strangers and Other Writings (6)

How many books has Barbara Pym written?

Barbara Pym has written 14 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 12 Standalone Novels, 1 Short Story Collections, 1 Non-Fiction.

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