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Christopher Isherwood - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 26, 1904 |
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| Died | January 04, 1986 (age 81) |
| Birthplace | High Lane, Cheshire, England, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Christopher Isherwood's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Author of 'Goodbye to Berlin', inspiration for the musical 'Cabaret', and influential LGBT literature. |
Intro
Christopher Isherwood was an Anglo-American novelist, playwright, screenwriter, and diarist best known for his semi-autobiographical works chronicling life in Berlin during the early 1930s, which inspired the musical 'Cabaret.'
Early Life & Background
Christopher Isherwood was born into an upper-middle-class English family. His father, Francis Isherwood, was a professional soldier killed in World War I. He was educated at Repton School and briefly attended Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, before leaving without a degree.
Career Highlights
- Published his first novel, 'All the Conspirators,' in 1928.
- Wrote 'Goodbye to Berlin' (1939), which, along with 'Mr Norris Changes Trains' (1935), became known as 'The Berlin Stories.'
- 'The Berlin Stories' inspired the play 'I Am a Camera' and the musical 'Cabaret.'
- Collaborated with poet W. H. Auden on plays and travel books.
- Emigrated to the United States in 1939 and became a US citizen in 1946.
- Authored the influential novel 'A Single Man' (1964), later adapted into a film.
Trivia
- Isherwood was openly gay and his work is considered pioneering in LGBT literature.
- He was a practicing Vedantist and student of Swami Prabhavananda.
- Regularly kept detailed diaries, many of which have been published posthumously.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Christopher Isherwood born?
Christopher Isherwood was born the 26 August 1904.
Where is Christopher Isherwood from?
High Lane, Cheshire, England, UK.
On His Birth-Day
About August 26th, 1904, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 26, 1904, James J. Jeffries successfully defended his world heavyweight title by defeating Jack Munroe in a two-round technical knockout at the Mechanics Pavilion in San Francisco. This victory marked Jeffries' seventh and final title defense before his retirement.
- Day of the week: August 26th, 1904 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: All Aboard for Dreamland by Byron G. Harlan
- Popular movie: Asahi katsudô daishashin directed by
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