Who is Daphne Du Maurier
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Daphne du Maurier - Writer, Playwright, Recluse
Although Daphne du Maurier was never credited with literary talent, she achieved continuous success as an author and I believe that many of her stories are under-valued. Her ability to draw out the sinister is evident in many of her books, especially Rebecca and The House on the Strand. She was also a curious writer, exploring both science-fiction and psychology in her short stories. This lens celebrates her work and life.
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Most readers will have come across a Daphne du Maurier novel at some point in their lives. Please vote for your favourite here or add to this list if I haven't included the title already.
Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier
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The House on the Strand by Daphne du Maurier
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Frenchman's Creek by Daphne du Maurier
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Jamaica Inn by Daphne Du Maurier
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The Birds and Other Stories (Virago Modern Classics) by Daphne Du Maurier
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Daphne du Maurier Bibliography
A list of Daphne du Maurier's Works
* The Loving Spirit (1931)
* I'll Never Be Young Again (1932)
* The Progress of Julius (1933) (later re-published as Julius)
* Jamaica Inn (1936)
* Rebecca (1938)
* Rebecca (1940) (play-du Maurier's own stage adaptation of her novel)
* Happy Christmas (1940) (short story)
* Come Wind, Come Weather (1940) (short story collection)
* Frenchman's Creek (1941)
* Hungry Hill (1943)
* The Years Between (1945) (play)
* The King's General (1946)
* September Tide (1948) (play)
* The Parasites (1949)
* My Cousin Rachel (1951)
* The Apple Tree (1952) (short story collection, AKA Kiss Me Again, Stranger)
* Mary Anne (1954)
* The Scapegoat (1957)
* Early Stories (1959) (short story collection, stories written between 1927-1930)
* The Breaking Point (1959) (short story collection, AKA The Blue Lenses)
* Castle Dor (1961) (with Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch)
* The Birds and Other Stories (1963) (republication of The Apple Tree)
* The Glass-Blowers (1963)
* The Flight of the Falcon (1965)
* The House on the Strand (1969)
* Not After Midnight (1971) (short story collection, AKA Don't Look Now)
* Rule Britannia (novel)|Rule Britannia (1972)
* "The Rendezvous and Other Stories" (1980) (short story collection)
Non-fiction
* Gerald (1934)
* The du Mauriers (1937)
* The Young George du Maurier (1951)
* The Infernal World of Branwell Brontë (1960)
* Vanishing Cornwall (includes photographs by her son Christian)(1967)
* Golden Lads (1975)
* The Winding Stairs (1976)
* Growing Pains -- the Shaping of a Writer (1977) (a.k.a. Myself When Young -- the Shaping of a Writer)
* Enchanted Cornwall (1989)
Translations
* Hungry Hill (1943) was translated into Dutch and published under the title 'De kopermijn. De geschiedenis van de familie Brodrick' (The coppermine. The history of the family Brodrick).
My Favourite Daphne du Maurier novel
Time-Travel, History and Sinister Potions
The House on the Strand
Amazon Price: $13.58 (as of 05/31/2012)
The House on the Strand is my favourite Daphne du Maurier novel because it combines history, science fiction while retaining the slightly sinister tone that overshadows all of du Maurier's books. It tells the story of Dick Young who goes to stay with his friend, biophysicist Magnus Lane and discovers that he has become addicted to a new drug that can transport him back to the 14th century. Curious, Dick also tries the potion and begins to experience the same longing for the past. As events spiral out of control, Dick must choose between family and self, the past and the present.
What do you think of Daphne Du Maurier?
An Interview with Daphne du Maurier
A short clip of Daphne du Maurier at home
Movie Adaptations of Daphne du Maurier Novels
A list of movies based on Daphne du Maurier Stories
Many of Daphne du Maurier's stories have been adapted into film - the most famous being Rebecca.
* Rebecca (1940)
* Jamaica Inn (1939)
* My Cousin Rachel (1952)
* The Scapegoat (1959)
* The Birds (1963)
* Don't Look Now (1973)
The Birds and Don't Look Now were both based on short stories, rather than full length novels.
Rebecca - directed by Alfred Hitchcock
Daphne du Maurier Links
- The Daphne Du Maurier Festival
- The Daphne du Maurier Festival is based in and around the scenic Port of Fowey on the south coast of Cornwall - the Cornish Riviera - renowned for its mild climate.
- Fowey - the official Tourism website
- All you need to know about the beautiful Fowey Estuary.
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Sylvestermouse
Apr 1, 2011 @ 11:01 am | delete
- When I was a teenager, Daphne du Mauier was my favorite author! I think the first one of her books that I read was "Frenchman's Creek" and I loved it. Now that I am reminded of her and her awesome books, I think I will re-read a few of them. I am not sure, but I think I even see a few I have not read before. Of course, I might have just have forgotten their names. It has been a long time :)
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d-artist Sep 19, 2010 @ 2:25 pm | delete
- Hello from a Squidoo Greeter! nicely done lens and very interesting!
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