D K Broster

D. K. Broster and G. Winifred Taylor were British authors known for their collaborative work in the early 20th century. Though their individual careers varied, together they produced works that explored social themes and relationships within historical settings. Dorothy Kathleen Broster (2 September 1877 - 7 February 1950), commonly known as D. K. Broster, was an English novelist and short-story writer, best remembered for her historical romances set in the 18th and early 19th centuries. Born...See more

D. K. Broster and G. Winifred Taylor were British authors known for their collaborative work in the early 20th century. Though their individual careers varied, together they produced works that explored social themes and relationships within historical settings. Dorothy Kathleen Broster (2 September 1877 - 7 February 1950), commonly known as D. K. Broster, was an English novelist and short-story writer, best remembered for her historical romances set in the 18th and early 19th centuries. Born in Grassendale Park, near Liverpool, to Thomas Mawdsley Broster and Emilie Kathleen Gething, she was raised in a family with strong intellectual and artistic influences. Broster's works often explore themes of love, loyalty, and personal growth against the backdrop of significant historical events. Their collaboration in The Vision Splendid exemplifies these concerns, particularly the way their female protagonist, Horatia Grenville, grapples with the expectations placed upon her as a woman in early 19th century England. Through their writing, Broster and Taylor offered readers insight into the pressures women faced to conform to traditional roles while also exploring the potential for personal development and intellectual independence in a changing world. See less