J. B. Priestley

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gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Film_Director
novelist
playwright
gptkbp:activeYears 1920-1984
gptkbp:associatedWith Literature
Socialism
Theatre
gptkbp:awards CBE
Order of Merit
gptkbp:born September 13, 1894
gptkbp:children 4
gptkbp:died August 14, 1984
gptkbp:education gptkb:University_of_Cambridge
gptkbp:famousFor Historical fiction
Social commentary
Critical essays
Psychological drama
Time travel themes
gptkbp:genre Drama
Fiction
Non-fiction
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label J. B. Priestley
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Harold_Pinter
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:H.G._Wells
gptkbp:involvedIn gptkb:BBC_Radio
Literary criticism
Public speaking
Television
Film adaptations
Theatre productions
Historical research
Civic engagement
Charitable work
Educational initiatives
Political activism
Cultural organizations
Political commentary
Community projects
Literary festivals
Literary societies
Playwriting workshops
Cultural criticism
Social research
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:nationality British
gptkbp:notableWorks The Time Machine
An Inspector Calls
The 27th Day
Angel Pavement
gptkbp:placeOfBirth gptkb:Bradford,_England
gptkbp:placeOfDeath gptkb:London,_England
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Jacqueline_W._Priestley
gptkbp:website jbpriestley.com