W. F. Harvey
W. F. Harvey | |
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| Born | William Fryer Harvey 14 April 1885 Leeds, West Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 4 June 1937 (aged 52) Letchworth, Hertfordshire, England |
| Occupation | Short story writer |
| Nationality | English |
William Fryer Harvey AM (14 April 1885 – 4 June 1937), known as W. F. Harvey, was an English writer of short stories, most notably in the macabre and horror genres. Among his best-known stories are "August Heat" (1910) and "The Beast with Five Fingers" (1919), described by horror historian Les Daniels as "minor masterpieces".