Algernon Blackwood (Critical Survey of Short Fiction)
Other Literary Forms
Algernon Blackwood’s early life, especially his adventures in Canada and New York, was summarized in his autobiography Episodes Before Thirty (1923). He also wrote plays, several novels on mystical themes, and children’s novels.
Achievements
In 1949 Algernon Blackwood received the British Television Society Medal for Outstanding Artistic Achievement for his popular storytelling programs. A month earlier he was named a Commander of the British Empire, an honor recognizing his service as writer, storyteller, and entertainer during...
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