William Sanson

About

English novelist known for his books, short stories and travel works in a highly descriptive style. His most popular works include The Body, A Bed of Roses, The Loving Eye and Goodbye.

Before Fame

He attended Uppingham School in England. Before becoming a writer, he worked in banking and advertising. During World War II, he was a firefighter in London.

Trivia

His first experience writing professionally came as he wrote film scripts following WWII. He used his real-life experiences as material for his writing.

Family Life

He was born Norman Trevor Sansom. His father was a naval architect named Ernest Brooks Sansom, and his mother's name was Mabel.

Associated With

He has been compared to Czech author Franz Kafka.