Stanley Middleton

Stanley Middleton (born 1919) is a British novelist. He was born in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire and educated at High Pavement School, Stanley Road, Nottingham and University College Nottingham (later the University of Nottingham). He began writing at university and in 1958 published A Short Answer. He taught English at High Pavement School for many years, and has been a highly prolific author. In 1974, his novel Holiday won the Booker prize. Brief Garlands, his 41st and latest novel, is published by Hutchinson, and is due for release in June 2004.