David Leslie Murray
British writer and newspaper editor (1888–1962)
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David Leslie Murray (5 February 1888 – 1962) was a British writer and editor of the Times Literary Supplement from 1938 to 1945.[1]
Born5 February 1888
London, England
Died1962 (aged 73–74)
EducationHarrow School
AlmamaterBalliol College, Oxford
David Leslie Murray | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 February 1888 London, England |
| Died | 1962 (aged 73–74) |
| Education | Harrow School |
| Alma mater | Balliol College, Oxford |
| Known for | Editor, Times Literary Supplement (1938–1945) |
Biography
Murray was born in London on 5 February 1888. He was educated at Harrow School and Balliol College, Oxford.[2][3] Murray first pursued a career in acting before joining staff of the Times Literary Supplement in 1920.[4] In 1962, Murray died from suicide by poison.[2]
Books
- Pragmatism (1912)
- Scenes and Silhouettes (1926)
- Disraeli (1927)
- Trumpeter, Sound! (1934)
- Regency: A Quadruple Portrait (1936)
- Enter Three Witches (1942)
- Folly Bridge: a romantic tale (1945)