Gilbert Frankau (1884–1952) was an English novelist, poet, and journalist. He was born in London, the son of a Jewish merchant. He was educated at Dulwich College and Trinity College, Cambridge. Frankau's first novel, Peter Jackson: The Good Sport, was published in 1912. He went on to write a number of novels, including The Dark Forest (1915), The Golden Calf (1917), and The Woman with the Fan (1921). He also wrote several volumes of poetry, including The Great Lover (1919) and The Burning Marl (1921). Frankau served in the British Army during World War I, and was awarded the Military Cross for bravery. After the war, he worked as a journalist, writing for The Times, The Daily Mail, and The Observer. He also wrote several books on travel and exploration, including The Romance of the Road (1925) and The Romance of the Air (1927). Frankau was a popular and prolific writer, and his works were widely read in the 1920s and 1930s. He was also a popular public speaker, and was known for his wit and charm. He died in 1952, at the age of 68.
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