Frank Sargeson (
21 March 1903 -
1 March 1982) was born
Norris Frank Davey in
Hamilton, New Zealand. He is considered to be one of New Zealand's foremost
short story writers and played a major role in encouraging the young
Janet Frame by providing both a support and home at his
Takapuna[?],
Auckland property. Sargeson, like
Katherine Mansfield helped to put
New Zealand literature on the world map.
- Biography and links (http://www.bookcouncil.org.nz/writers/sargesonf.htm) from the New Zealand Book Council