Richmal crompton biography of michael
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Richmal Crompton
British writer Date of Birth: Country: Great Britain |
Content:
- Richmal Crompton: A Pioneer in Children's and Adult Literature
- Teaching and Writing Career
- "Just William" Series
- Success and Influence
- Personal Life and Legacy
Richmal Crompton: A Pioneer in Children's and Adult Literature
Early Life and EducationRichmal Crompton, born as Richmal Crompton Lamburn, was a prolific British writer and suffragette.
Richmal crompton biography of michael
Born in Bury, Lancashire, she was the second child of Rev. Edward John Sewell Lamburn and Clara. Her brother, John Battersby Crompton Lamburn, also became a writer and entomologist. From a young age, Crompton aspired to become a teacher.
After winning a scholarship, she attended Royal Holloway College in London, graduating in with a degree in Classics.
Teaching and Writing Career
After graduating, Crompton returned to her former school as a teacher.
At the age of 27, she moved to London and began writing seriously. Eventually, she decid