BATES, H. E., 1905 to 1974

H. E. Bates

British writer.

Books
3
Editions tracked
3
First editions
3
Nationality
United Kingdom
Born
Rushden, 1905
Died
Canterbury, 1974

H. E. Bates wrote 3 books we track between 1939 and 1958; in publication order they begin with My Uncle Silas (1939).

Life

About H. E. Bates

Writer

Known as
writer, screenwriter, journalist, playwright
Citizenship
United Kingdom

Background

Educated at
Kettering Grammar School

Awards and honours

  • Commander of the Order of the British Empire

Notable works

  • Love for Lydia

From Wikidata (CC0); Wikipedia has articles on H. E. Bates in 14 languages.

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Reading guide

H. E. Bates books in order

In order

First editions, year by year

  1. 1939My Uncle SilasJonathan Cape
  2. 1944Fair Stood the Wind for FranceJoseph
  3. 1958The Darling Buds of MayJoseph
Books and editions

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What order should I read H. E. Bates's books in?

In publication order they begin with My Uncle Silas (1939), then Fair Stood the Wind for France (1944) and The Darling Buds of May (1958). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was H. E. Bates's first book?

The earliest book we list is My Uncle Silas, first published in 1939.

When was H. E. Bates born?

H. E. Bates was born in 1905 and died in 1974.

How many H. E. Bates books does MyVolumes track?

We track 3 books by H. E. Bates across 3 editions, 3 of them first editions.

What awards has H. E. Bates won?

H. E. Bates has won Commander of the Order of the British Empire, according to Wikidata.