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H. E. Bates

British writer (1905-1974) · United Kingdom · On the map · Writers · Died at 68

Herbert Ernest Bates, better known as H. E. Bates, was an English writer of novels and short stories. His best-known works include Love for Lydia, The Darling Buds of May and My Uncle Silas.

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Commander of the Order of the British Empire

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United Kingdom
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1905 to 1974 · aged 68

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