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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David Lean Directed Summertime (1955)
Michael Apted Directed The Triple Echo (1972)- Robert Parrish Directed The Purple Plain (1954)
Silvio Narizzano Directed The Little Farm (1973)
Charles Frend Directed The Loves of Joanna Godden (1947)
John Bryan Produced The Purple Plain (1954)
Arūnas Žebriūnas Directed Death and the Cherry Tree (1968)- Ilya Lopert Produced Summertime (1955)
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About this person
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1905 to 1974 · aged 68

