Norris, W. E. (William Edward), 1847-1925

William Edward Norris was born in London, the son of the chief justice of Ceylon. He was educated at Eton, and accepted to the London bar, but elected not to practice law so he could concentrate on a literary career. He worked as a journalist and wrote for periodicals, publishing his first novel in 1877; his second novel was an enormous success, and he wrote steadily for the rest of his life. Considered a novelist's novelist, Norris wrote elegant, sophisticated yet accessible prose, using a variety of settings, plots, and characters.

From the description of W.E. Norris letter to Dear madam, 1887 Nov. 4. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 69937246

English novelist.

From the description of A Partie Carrée : [n.p.] : autograph manuscript signed of the first two pages of the story, ca. 1895. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270612587

English author.

From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : Torquay, 6 December 1885, to an unidentified recipient, 1885 Dec. 6. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270582987

British novelist.

From the description of William Edward Norris letter to Mrs. Tremayne [manuscript], 1902 August 8. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 176633163