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        Jean Rhys

        nationality

        Dominican

        gender

        Female

        standing

        Minor

        forms

        Novelist

        date of birth

        August 24, 1890

        place of birth

        Roseau, Dominica

        date of death

        May 14, 1979

        place of death

        Exeter, England

        place of burial

        Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon, England

        Rip's Impressions

        Came of age as a writer in the early 20th century whirl of modernism just beginning to form before and after WWI. Heavily influenced by Ford Maddox Ford who recognized her writing talent. He was also one of many lovers.

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