David Garnett (1892–1981) was a British writer and publisher, and a member of the Bloomsbury Group. In literary circles he was known for his fantasy fiction, and his representative work Lady into Fox is a novel with a fantastic premise. The story follows a woman who unexpectedly turns into a fox and the consequences that ensue; told in a calm, restrained tone, it uses its absurd setup to offer observations on human nature and marriage. Garnett's writing does not rely on elaborate rhetoric; he often unfolds strange plots through plain narration, placing fantasy alongside everyday life to create a distinctive tension. Because public information is limited, a full account of his life and work is difficult to give, but the available work shows that he was skilled at creating a parable-like quality within a short space, making the story both fantastical and thought-provoking.
