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About the Author. Born in Hassocks, Sussex in 1904, Patrick Hamilton was the youngest of three children. His parents, Ellen and Bernard Hamilton were published authors — Bernard had written historical books, Ellen two romantic novels. Hamilton was educated at Holland House School in Hove, Sussex, Colet Court in London, and Westminster School ...
Hangover Square is a 1941 novel by English playwright and novelist Patrick Hamilton. It follows the alcoholic George Harvey Bone (who has a dissociative identity disorder) and his tortured love for Netta Longdon in the months leading up to the Second World War. Subtitled A tale of Darkest Earl's Court, it is set in that area of London in 1939.
Sep 26, 2021 · Patrick Hamilton wrote one of the great novels of the 20th century and two hit stage shows, but died from drink aged only 58 ... He was the author of 11 more novels, and penned two substantial hit ...
Dec 31, 1991 · This is a biography of Patrick Hamilton, the author of "Rope", "Gas Light" and "Hangover Square", who was one of the most gifted and admired writers of his generation. Born in Sussex in 1904, he moved shortly afterwards with his parents to Hove, where he passed his formative years.
Patrick Hamilton. Agent : Bill Hamilton. Patrick Hamilton was one of the most gifted and admired writers of his generation. Born in Hassocks, Sussex, in 1904, he and his parents moved a short while later to Hove, where he spent his early years. He published his first novel, Monday Morning, in 1925 and within a few years had established a wide ...
Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name. He was born Anthony Walter Patrick Hamilton in the Sussex village of Hassocks, near Brighton, to writer parents. Due to his father's alcoholism and financial ineptitude, the family spent much of Hamilton's childhood living in boarding houses in Chiswick and ...
Nov 16, 2017 · The life of a writer who set novels in Fitzrovia and gained fame with his plays will be told on stage with two performances in December. Mark Farrelly’s solo play The Silence of Snow: The Life of Patrick Hamilton returns to London’s West End for two special performances at Leicester Square Theatre. Patrick Hamilton (1904-1962) […]
