English children's fantasy writer
1934 — 2011
Quick Facts
Profession
English children's fantasy writer
Born
August 16, 1934
Died
2011 (age ~77)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
writer, poet, children's writer
1934
Born in London (1934-08-16)
1953
EducationStudied at St Anne's College (1953–1956)
1978
AwardGuardian Children's Fiction Prize
1981
AwardZilveren Griffel
1996
AwardMythopoeic Awards
1996
AwardMythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature
About
Diana Wynne Jones was a British novelist, poet, academic, literary critic, and short story writer. She principally wrote fantasy and speculative fiction novels for children and young adults. Although usually described as fantasy, some of her work also incorporates science fiction themes and elements of realism. Jones's work often explores themes of time travel and parallel or multiple universes. Some of her better-known works are the Chrestomanci series, the Dalemark series, the three Moving Castle novels, Dark Lord of Derkholm, and The Tough Guide to Fantasyland.
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Diana Wynne Jones was a British novelist, poet, academic, literary critic, and short story writer. She principally wrote fantasy and speculative fiction novels for children and young adults. Although usually described as fantasy, some of her work also incorporates science fiction themes and elements
The name Diana means "female given name (Диана)". It is of Spanish origin.
Diana Wynne Jones was born on August 16, 1934.
Diana Wynne Jones died in 2011, at approximately 77 years of age.
Name Meaning
female given name (Диана)
The name Diana is of Spanish origin, meaning "female given name (Диана)". It is traditionally a female name.
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Diana — August 16, 1934
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
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Actions
1999
AwardBritish Fantasy Awards
2011
Died in Bristol