Stephen Tennant

Stephen Tennant
Born
Stephen James Napier Tennant

(1906-04-21)21 April 1906
Died28 February 1987(1987-02-28) (aged 80)
Wilsford cum Lake, Wiltshire, England
Known forOne of the "Bright Young Things"
PartnerSiegfried Sassoon (1927–1933)
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Stephen James Napier Tennant (21 April 1906 – 28 February 1987) was a British socialite known for his decadent, eccentric lifestyle.[1][2] He was a central member of the socialite group referred to as "Bright Young Things" by the tabloid press of the time. Tennant was noted for his affected demeanor, appearance and behaviours.[3]

  1. ^ Ash, John (3 February 1991). "The outrageous Stephen Tennant". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  2. ^ Waters, John (3 February 1991). "The Man Who Stayed in Bed". The New York Times.
  3. ^ Garman, Emma (12 May 2020). "The Great Writer Who Never Wrote". The Paris Review. Retrieved 3 November 2023.