Barbara Pym studied at St. Hilda's College in the 1930s and drew on her experiences there in many of her novels. But Barbara wasn't always appreciated in her lifetime. This month we spoke to Deb Fisher, incoming chair of the Barbara Pym Society, about why she finds Barbara's life and career so inspiring.

Women in Oxford's History

Women in Oxford's History

Barbara Pym - Series 2, Episode 10

SEP 21, 201813 MIN
Women in Oxford's History

Barbara Pym - Series 2, Episode 10

SEP 21, 201813 MIN

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Barbara Pym studied at St. Hilda's College in the 1930s and drew on her experiences there in many of her novels. But Barbara wasn't always appreciated in her lifetime. This month we spoke to Deb Fisher, incoming chair of the Barbara Pym Society, about why she finds Barbara's life and career so inspiring.