Brigid Brophy
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In the novel
's topics are social and sexual comedy. In non-fiction (essays, criticism, polemic) she pursued her interests in causes (often for the benefit of animals or writers), in opera and other arts, in deviant or nonconformist behaviour, and in individuals with a particular appeal to her. Late in her career, which spanned the second half of the twentieth century, came moving and clear-sighted writing on her multiple sclerosis.
disliked and opposed the study of women's writing in isolation from that of men.- BirthName: Brigid Antonia Susan BrophyHaving always known her own name as Brigid Antonia Susan, she discovered when getting married that she was registered in the first two names only, and that Susan was added at baptism.
- Married: Levey
- Titled: Ladybecame Lady Levey when her husband was knighted.