Christopher Fry
Christopher Fry | |
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Fry in 1950 | |
| Born | Arthur Hammond Harris 18 December 1907 Bristol, England |
| Died | 30 June 2005 (aged 97) Chichester, England |
| Education | Bedford Modern School |
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| Spouse | Phyllis Marjorie Hart Fry (1936–1987) |
| Writing career | |
| Notable work | The Lady's Not for Burning (1948) |
Christopher Fry (born Arthur Hammond Harris; 18 December 1907 – 30 June 2005) was an English poet and playwright. He is best known for his verse dramas, especially The Lady's Not for Burning (1948), which made him a major force in theatre in the 1940s and 1950s.