Leslie Poles Hartley, a celebrated British author and virtuoso of the short story genre, is often referred to by his initials, L. P. Hartley. His extensive literary portfolio is comprised of three highly acclaimed novels, specifically the Eustace and Hilda trilogy, which was published in 1947. This esteemed trilogy, a testament to Hartley's remarkable storytelling prowess, has been adapted into a television movie in 1977. Furthermore, 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.
Leslie Poles Hartley was born on December 30, 1895, in Ripon, North Yorkshire, England. He was the youngest of three sons born to John and Emma Hartley. Hartley's early life was marked by a deep love for reading and writing, which was encouraged by his parents. He attended Ripon Grammar School and later studied at St Catharine's College, Cambridge, where he earned a degree in Classics.
