Dame Daphne du Maurier, Lady Browning, (13 May 1907 – 19 April 1989), was an English novelist, biographer and playwright.
Although she is classed as a romantic novelist, her stories have been described as "moody and resonant" with overtones of the paranormal. Her bestselling works were not at first taken seriously by critics, but have since earned an enduring reputation for narrative craft. Many have been successfully adapted into films, including the novels Rebecca, Frenchman's Creek, My Cousin Rachel, and Jamaica Inn, and the short stories "The Birds" and "Don't Look Now".
Du Maurier spent much of her life in Cornwall, where most of her works are set. As her fame increased, she became more reclusive.Her parents were actor/manager Sir Gerald du Maurier and stage actress Muriel Beaumont. Her grandfather was writer and cartoonist George du Maurier.
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Some of their strengths
Daphne Du Maurier has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Honest, Artistic, Charming, Intelligent, Passionate, Emotionally Intelligent, and Imaginative.
Strong and Diligent
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Daphne Du Maurier is someone who is a strong, diligent, and trustworthy person who approaches life with honesty and perseverance, but who is also physical, sensual, and artistic. A person who really cares about helping others make the most of what they have.
Adventurous and Free
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Daphne Du Maurier well know them as someone who can be talented, wayward and free, like a big river or the ocean.
Methodical and Exacting
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Daphne Du Maurier as someone who is careful, methodical, and a perfectionist.
A person who forms successful business partnerships, who appreciates the variety the world has to offer, who takes a frugal approach to life and tends to be a workaholic, and who engages in things that let them express their opinion.
Emotionally Intelligent and Intuitive
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Daphne Du Maurier is someone who tends to have strong emotional intelligence and intuition, and who can be a catalyst of change for others.
They are also someone who is confident and creative, and who has a love for starting new projects, inventing new things, and giving back to the community.
Patient and Compassionate
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Daphne Du Maurier tends to be someone who approaches life with grace and compassion, and who has a powerful and commanding personality. Who can be analytical, patient, and deliberate, avoiding risks and seeking out stability instead.
Some of Daphne Du Maurier's challenges
While Daphne Du Maurier has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Daphne Du Maurier can be Stubborn, Sensitive, Idle, Hypocritical, Self-centered, Hesitant, and Narcissistic.
Stubborn and Idle
One of Daphne Du Maurier's key challenges is that they are someone who can be seen as stubborn and, at times, lazy.
Sensitive and Critical
Daphne Du Maurier is someone who can be insecure, critical, and pessimistic, who can have difficulty relaxing, can be possessive and jealous, and who can have difficulty listening to others' opinions and perspectives and make hasty decisions.
Materialistic and Aggressive
Finally, Daphne Du Maurier also can be materialistic, emotional, aggressive, stubborn, inconsistent, and be prone to big temper outbursts.
