Norman Douglas
Norman Douglas | |
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Douglas in 1935 | |
| Born | George Norman Douglass 8 December 1868 Thüringen, Austria-Hungary |
| Died | 7 February 1952 (aged 83) Capri, Italy |
| Resting place | Cimitero acattolico ("Non-Roman-Catholic cemetery"), Capri 40°33′05″N 14°14′04″E / 40.5514°N 14.2345°E |
| Pen name | Normyx Pilaff Bey |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | British |
| Notable works | South Wind Old Calabria Some Limericks |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Louisa Theobaldina FitzGibbon (1898–1903) |
George Norman Douglas (8 December 1868 – 7 February 1952) was a British writer, now best known for his 1917 novel South Wind. His travel books, such as Old Calabria (1915), were also appreciated for the quality of their writing.