C.P. Snow

Charles Percy Snow, better known as C.P. Snow, was an English author and physicist. Born in 1905, Snow led a distinguished career in both the scientific and literary worlds. In addition to his accomplishments as a novelist, Snow held various positions within the British Civil Service and government. His contributions to both the arts and sciences earned him a life peerage from Queen Elizabeth II in 1957, giving him the title of Baron Snow.

Snow is best known for his series of novels, "Strangers and Brothers," which he worked on for over thirty years. The series centers around the character of Lewis Eliot and is told from his perspective. Snow's background in the sciences and government service lends a unique perspective to his writing, adding depth and complexity to his characters and storylines.

In addition to his work as a novelist, Snow is also well-known for the lecture he gave in 1959 on the growing divide between the sciences and humanities. The lecture, titled "The Two Cultures," sparked a heated debate and continues to be discussed and analyzed in academic circles today.

Snow was married to fellow novelist Pamela Hansford Johnson, with whom he had one son. His legacy as a writer and thinker continues to be celebrated and studied, and his contributions to both the sciences and the arts have left a lasting impact on English literature and culture.