Dorothy L. Sayers

Dorothy Leigh Sayers (usually pronounced /ˈseɪ.ərz/, although Sayers herself preferred [ˈsɛːz] and encouraged the use of her middle initial to facilitate this pronunciation; Oxford, 13 June 1893 – Witham, 17 December 1957) was a renowned English crime writer, poet, playwright, essayist, translator and Christian humanist. She was also a student of classical and modern languages. She is best known for her mysteries, a series of novels and short sto... More

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  • Jun 13, 1893

Date of death:

  • Dec 17, 1957 (age 64 years)

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  • Dorothy Sayers,
  • Dorothy Leigh Sayers
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