Context of Hobson's Choice

When and where was Brighouse born?

26th July 1882 in Eccles, near Salford, Lancashire

What do you learn about Brighouse's education?

He was taught at home by his mother. He won a scholarship at Manchester Grammar School. He was 'unteachable'. He left school at 17.

What do you learn about Brighouse's early employment?

He learnt the cotton trade in a shipping merchant's warehouse. He worked in central Manchester, surrounded by theatres and notices his interest was in drama so he started writing plays.

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