Leslie Poles Hartley, a renowned British writer and master of the short story, is more commonly recognized by his initials, L. P. Hartley. His impressive literary repertoire boasts a trio of highly acclaimed novels, specifically the Eustace and Hilda trilogy, which was published in 1947. This esteemed trilogy, a testament to Hartley's remarkable storytelling abilities, has been adapted into a television movie in 1977. Additionally, two of his most celebrated novels, The Go-Between, released in 1953, and The Hireling, published in 1957, have been transformed into cinematic masterpieces in 1971 and 1973, respectively.
L.P. Hartley
Deceased · Born: Dec 30, 1895 · Died: Dec 13, 1972
