Duffy, Maureen (1933–)
Duffy, Maureen (1933–)
British novelist and playwright. Born Oct 21, 1933, in Worthing, Sussex, England; dau. of Cahia P. Duffy and Grace (Wright) Duffy.
Writer of novels, plays, poetry, and nonfiction and outspoken defender of gay rights; works include That's How it Was (1962), The Single Eye (1964), The Microcosm (1966), The Paradox Players (1967), The Love Child (1971), All Heaven in a Rage (1973), Housespy (1978), Gor Saga (1981), Change (1987), First Born (1989), Illuminations (1992), Henry Purcell (1994) and Restitution (1998); also active in the anti-vivisection cause.
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