Best Known For:The book The Death of the Heart
Breakthrough:Published her celebrated novel 'The Death of the Heart' in 1938
10 Quick Facts About Elizabeth Bowen
- Full Name: Elizabeth Bowen
- Nationality: Irish
- Known For: The book The Death of the Heart
- Date of Birth: June 7, 1899
- Age: 127 years old
- Place of Birth: Dublin
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Alan Cameron
- Specialization: Author / Writer
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
Elizabeth Bowen Age
Elizabeth Bowen is about 127 years old as of 2026. Elizabeth Bowen was born in 1899.
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Education
She attended Downe House School.
- Downe House School
Career & Work
Elizabeth Bowen's career includes writing and editorial roles with Self-employed.
Organization: Self-employed
Role: Novelist and Short Story Writer
Period: 1923–1973
Details: Ireland and United Kingdom · Acclaimed mid-century author
Rise to Fame
Elizabeth Bowen rose to prominence for her role for the book The Death of the Heart.
Notable Works
Notable works include The Death of the Heart and The Heat of the Day.
- Book: The Death of the Heart (Author, 1938) — Critically acclaimed novel detailing pre-war societal anxieties
- Book: The Heat of the Day (Author, 1948) — Renowned depiction of London during the Blitz
Elizabeth Bowen Family & Relationships
- Father: Henry Cole Bowen
- Mother: Florence Bowen
Lesser Known Facts
- Worked for the British Ministry of Information during World War II, reporting on Irish opinion and neutrality.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Elizabeth Bowen
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Famous Person
- Nationality: Irish
- Living Status: Deceased
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: June 7, 1899
- Age: 127
- Birthday: June 7
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Place of Birth: Dublin
Family & Relationships
- Father: Henry Cole Bowen
- Mother: Florence Bowen
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Alan Cameron
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Business
