Ivy Compton-Burnett (1884–1969) was a British novelist known for her distinctive style, characterized by dialogue-driven narratives and exploration of family dynamics and power structures. Born in Pinner, Middlesex, she was the seventh of twelve children. Her education included studies at Royal Holloway College, University of London. Compton-Burnett published her first novel, "Dolores," in 1911, but her mature style emerged with "Pastors and Masters" in 1925. Her works often feature upper-middle-class families and are set in the late Victorian or Edwardian periods. She received the James Tait Black Memorial Prize in 1955 for "Mother and Son."
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