Llewelyn Powys: Quick Facts

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Born	August 13, 1884 • Dorchester • England
Died	December 2, 1939 (aged 55) • Davos • Switzerland
Notable Works	“Black Laughter” • “Impassioned Clay” • “Love and Death” • “Skin for Skin”
Notable Family Members	brother T. F. Powys • brother John Cowper Powys

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