Quotes by Hugh Walpole

About Hugh Walpole:


Sir Hugh Seymour Walpole was an English novelist. He was the son of an Anglican clergyman, intended for a career in the church but drawn instead to writing. Among those who encouraged him were the authors Henry James and Arnold Bennett. His skill at scene-setting and vivid plots, as well as his high profile as a lecturer, brought him a large readership in the United Kingdom and North America. He was a best-selling author in the 1920s and 1930s but has been largely neglected since his death.

Author Bio


  • NameHugh Walpole
  • DescriptionNew Zealand writer
  • BornMarch 13, 1884
  • DiedJune 1, 1941
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionWriter; Novelist
  • AwardsJames Tait Black Memorial Prize