J. B. Priestley was born in Bradford in 1894. He fought in the First World War and was badly wounded in 1916. He went on to study at Trinity Hall, Cambridge and, from the late 1920s, established himself as a successful novelist, playwright, essayist, social commentator and radio broadcaster. He is best known for his 1945 play, An Inspector Calls. J. B. Priestley died in 1984.
J. B. Priestley's 'Papers from Lilliput' is a collection of essays that offer a fascinating insight into the social, political, and cultural issues of Britain during the mid-20th century. Priestley's witty and engaging writing style makes these essays a pleasure to read, while his...
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