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TODAY’S ANSWER:
ANSWER: IN CHILDHOOD, THE DAYLIGHT ALWAYS FAILS TOO SOON — EXCEPT WHEN THERE ARE GOING TO BE FIREWORKS. —JAN STRUTHER (Scroll down for more)
Jan Struther
June 6, 1901 – July 20, 1953 • aged 52 • Writer, Poet & Hymn Writer
Overview
Jan Struther was the pen name of English writer Joyce Anstruther. She is best remembered for creating the beloved character Mrs. Miniver and for writing several enduring Christian hymns.
Mrs. Miniver
Her newspaper columns featuring Mrs. Miniver became a bestselling book and inspired the Academy Award-winning 1942 film of the same name.
Writing Career
Struther wrote essays, poems, children’s hymns, and newspaper columns, earning a reputation for warmth, wit, and perceptive observations about everyday life.
Famous Hymns
She wrote several well-known hymns, including Lord of All Hopefulness, which continues to be sung in churches around the world.
Influence
Her work provided comfort and inspiration during World War II, and her writings continue to be appreciated for their humanity, humor, and optimism.
Legacy
Jan Struther remains an admired literary figure whose stories, poems, and hymns continue to influence readers, musicians, and admirers of classic English literature.
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