Background knowledge The author William Plomer(1903-1973), South African writer born of English parents. His works include novels, short stories poems and biographies, but he is best known for his short storiesBackground knowledge ▪ The Author: ▪ William Plomer (1903-1973), South African writer born of English parents. His works include novels, short stories, poems and biographies, but he is best known for his short stories