Rebecca West

Rebecca West was born Cecily Isabel Fairfield [3] in 1892 in London, England, and grew up in a home full of intellectual stimulation, political debate, lively company, books and music. [4] Her mother,. Rebecca West (born December 21, 1892, London, England—died March 15, 1983, London) was a British journalist, novelist, and critic, who was perhaps best known for her reports on the Nürnberg. On This Day 21 December Dame Rebecca West was born West was born Cicely Isabel Fairfield on December 21, 1892 in London, to Charles and Isabella Fairfield. The family moved to 21 Streatham. Oct 2, 2018 · Brief biography of Dame Rebecca West (1892 – 1983), prolific British novelist, journalist, and essayist, known for her intellect and sharp observations. She trained as an actress in London, taking the name "Rebecca West" from the rebellious young heroine in Rosmersholm by Henrik Ibsen. Her acting career was short lived as she turned to.

Early Life West was born Cicely Isabel Fairfield on December 21, 1892 in London, to Charles and Isabella Fairfield. The family moved to 21 Streatham Place in South London before Cecily was two. Born in 1892, Rebecca West was born Cicily Isabel Fairfield and, in preparation for her role as a socialist feminist, took her adopted name from the spiky heroine in Henrik Ibsen’s play Rosmersholm. Rebecca West (1892-1983) was born Cicily Isabel Fairfield, taking her pen name from an Ibsen play. A feminist and social reformer, she was created a Dame Commander of the British Empire in 1959. Her. Author Rebecca West's list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability.