H. E. Bates
H. E. Bates | |
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| Born | Herbert Ernest Bates 16 May 1905 Rushden, Northamptonshire, England |
| Died | 29 January 1974 (aged 68) Canterbury, Kent, England |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Language | English |
| Citizenship | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Novels, short stories |
| Notable works | Love for Lydia, The Darling Buds of May, My Uncle Silas, Fair Stood the Wind for France |
Herbert Ernest Bates CBE (16 May 1905 – 29 January 1974) was a British writer known for his gritty, realistic short stories (he wrote more than 25 collections) and novels set predominantly in early- to mid-20th century England. His rural upbringing and love of flowers and gardening informed much of his writing. His best-known works include Love for Lydia, Fair Stood the Wind for France, The Darling Buds of May, and My Uncle Silas. Many of his short stories were adapted for British television in the 1970s.